The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body for football in Asia. Founded in 1954, AFC is based in Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. The Confederation's main task is the organization of football competitions across Asia, such as the prestigous Asian Cup and the AFC Champions League. In addition, AFC also organizes educational courses for coaches,referees, administrators and sports medical personnel. As part of its dynamic growth, since the launch of the "Vision Asia" football development program, AFC has been recruiting new human capital at its headquarters. Our employees come from 20 different countries from around the world, making AFC a truly multicultural work environment.
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Graphic Designer / Web Designer
AFC website department is seeking an experienced graphic designer / web designer to work in-house with our website department.
Responsibilities:
· Create original logos, banners and various graphics to be used on the official website.
· Manage and supply photos, images and graphics to the website editors to be used with the website articles and news stories.
· Create and manage online promotional material, wallpapers and other graphics for the fan zone.
· Create flash components to be used on the web site and edit and update existing flash components on the web site.
· Perform basic Content Management duties
· Provide basic web programming support to our developers (HTML)
Requirements:
· At least 2 years experience in web design (HTML)
· Proven Experience in graphic design
· English language skills (written and spoken)
• Experience working in a creative environment and producing original graphics.
• Experience using related graphics software (Photoshop, Flash, …)
• Knowledge of commonly used software applications
• Advanced Flash skills, Javascript and Ajax are a plus
Candidates meeting the above requirements, please apply by e-mailing a comprehensive latest CV, together with at least 2 references to hr@the-afc.com. Applications close on April 30, 2008
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INTERNSHIPS – Data Entry ( 3 positions)
AFC Information Services Department has internship vacancies for data entry posts. The internships are for 3 months periods and open to all college and university students.
Description of duties
• Creating and/or updating existing records in the Database
• Scanning and attaching constituent information from external sources
• Enter, track and verify the quality of data entry in appropriate formats from all sources
Candidate Profile
• Currently attending college or university
• Excellent English language skills
• Good ICT skills
• Has keen interest in sports
A stipend will be paid for the internship. Please apply by attaching a short CV to hr@the-afc.com Closing date is Feb 15, 2008
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Lawyer (Competitions)
Responsibilities:
To review all disciplinary issues with regards to AFC Competitions
To compile all competition disciplinary matters and provide advise to the Competitions Division
To ensure all competition regulations are in compliance with AFC statutes & AFC rights agreements
To prepare case files, including carrying out necessary investigation process, compiling documents, etc
To carry out the administrative work for the judicial bodies of AFC, write the minutes and prepare decisions of the meetings
Requirements:
Law Degree recognized by the national legal qualification authority of candidates country
At least 5 years experience in similar capacity with a national level sports governing body
Excellent English (written & spoken) and ICT skills (Microsoft Applications)
Candidates interested to apply, please send your comprehensive CV with 2 references to
hr@the-afc.com. Closing date is April 30, 2008
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Football Writer - AFC Official Website (Arabic)
Objectives: AFC website department is seeking an Arabic football editor to write and manage content for the Arabic version of the AFC official website.
Responsibilities:
Provide original content for the AFC official web site in form of articles
Manage various sections of the Arabic version of the web site such as competition schedules, Scores, Play by play, player profiles and more
Translate English content posted on the site by other language editors
Work closely with the AFC in-house editors and AFC regional correspondents to ensure timely delivery of content
Requirements:
Excellent skills (written & spoken) in English and Arabic (Certification or proof of skills required)
Minimum 3 years of football journalism and translation experience (English – Arabic)
Knowledge of Asian football (teams, players, coaches)
Excellent leadership and organizational skills
Basic IT knowledge and ability to use a CMS (Content Management System) to publish content
Knowledge of commonly used software applications
Be able to work flexible hours during tournaments
Candidates meeting the above requirements, please apply by e-mailing a comprehensive latest CV, together with at least 2 references to hr@the-afc.com. Applications close on April 30, 2008
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Women’s Football (Coach Education)
Objective:
To increase the quality and quantity of coaches and instructors for women’s football through educational courses
Job description:
Ensure delivery of continental, regional and member association courses, according to AFC policies, for women’s football, women’s coaches and instructors by coordinating with various stakeholders including but not limited to FIFA, Confederations, Member Associations and leading individuals in the field
Contribute to the coach education curriculum and other educational materials, in particular subjects which are specific to women’s football by coordinating with various stakeholders including but not limited to the other experts of women’s football, the AFC Education Division and the AFC Coach Education department
Ensure that all educational materials are kept up-to-date by consistently upgrading her knowledge and development through reading, research and communication with experts of women’s football.
Coordinate the flow of information to ensure that all educational materials and information can be shared within the women’s football coaching family
Monitor the development of coaches for women’s football at the Member Associations through communication with relevant persons at the Member Associations.
Coordinate the production of technical study reports of AFC Women’s Competitions
Update the AFC Management as required on the status of coaching courses, quantity and quality of instructors and coaches for women’s football
Education:
Bachelor Degree
Coaching qualification:
Minimum AFC ‘B’ certificate. Preferably AFC ‘A’ certificate
Coaching experience:
Must have coached women’s football teams at the state or provincial level for at least 5 years
Playing experience:
Must have played at either national level league or competitions
Skills
IT Knowledge: must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Report writing: must be able to produce effective reports and presentations, using Word, PowerPoint and any other softwares
Language: must be fluent in written and oral English. Knowledge of other Asian languages is an advantage
Other qualities:
Strong organizational skills and able to multi-task
Ability to work outside the usual working hours
Interested and qualified candidates for any of the above positions , please apply by sending a cover letter, latest CV and names of 2 references to hr@the-afc.com by April 30, 2008. We will contact short listed candidates.
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Women’s Football (Referee Education)
Objective:
To increase the quality and quantity of referees and instructors for women’s football through educational courses
Job description:
Ensure delivery of continental, regional and member association courses, according to AFC policies, for women’s football, women’s referees and instructors by coordinating with various stakeholders including but not limited to FIFA, Confederations, Member Associations and leading individuals in the field
Contribute to the referees education curriculum and other educational materials, in particular subjects which are specific to women’s refereeing by coordinating with various stakeholders including but not limited to the other experts of women’s football, the AFC Education Division and the AFC Coach Education department
Ensure that all educational materials are kept up-to-date by consistently upgrading her knowledge and development through reading, research and communication with experts of women’s refereeing and football.
Coordinate the flow of information to ensure that all educational materials and information can be shared within the women’s football refereeing family
Monitor the development of referees for women’s football at the Member Associations through communication with relevant persons at the Member Associations.
Coordinate the production of reports on women’s referees at AFC Women’s Competitions
Assist in the appointment of referees, assistant referees, instructors and assessors to AFC competitions, regional and friendly matches/competitions in accordance to AFC policies, rules and regulations
Update the AFC Management as required on the status of refereeing courses, quantity and quality of instructors and referees for women’s football
Education:
Bachelor Degree
Refereeing experience:
Must have been an active FIFA referee for at least five (5) years. Please indicate the list of matches officiated.
Skills
IT Knowledge: must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Report writing: must be able to produce effective reports and presentations, using Word, PowerPoint and any other softwares
Language: must be fluent in written and oral English. Knowledge of other Asian languages is an advantage
Other qualities:
Strong organizational skills and able to multi-task
Ability to work outside the usual working hours
Interested and qualified candidates for any of the above positions , please apply by sending a cover letter, latest CV and names of 2 references to hr@the-afc.com by April 30, 2008. We will contact short listed candidates.
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Women’s Football (Media)
Objective:
To increase the awareness, quantity and quality of news pertaining to women’s football through AFC’s official communication platform
Job description:
Provide daily, weekly, monthly and yearly update, review, releases and news on women’s football through AFC’s official communication platform
Ensure accurate information on women’s football is circulated and delivered to member associations, internal AFC staff, external media/agencies and the women’s football family.
Coordinate and ensure production of activity reports after each AFC Women’s Competitions, courses, activities, etc.
Develop media campaigns to promote women’s football at continental and Member Association level
Build and maintain positive relationship with external media/agencies and to use these relationship to promote and increase coverage of women’s football
Update the AFC Management as required on the coverage of women’s football in Asia and the perceived status of the game as reported by the media
Education:
Bachelor Degree in Journalism or Media
Sports backgound:
Must have been involved with football. Involvement in women’s football is preferred.
Skills
IT Knowledge: must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Report writing: must be able to produce effective reports and presentations, using Word, PowerPoint and any other softwares
Language: must be fluent in written and oral English. Knowledge of other Asian languages is an advantage
Other qualities:
Strong organizational skills and able to multi-task
Ability to work outside the usual working hours
Interested and qualified candidates for any of the above positions , please apply by sending a cover letter, latest CV and names of 2 references to hr@the-afc.com by April 30, 2008. We will contact short listed candidates |
