Manager National Competitions (Men)

Key Deliverables

• Overall planning, execution and operations of National Competitions(Men)
• Management and delivery of all AIFF organized competitions to include scheduling the tournaments, preparation of competition regulations, players, and team registrations.
• Work with Member Associations to deliver the Preliminary Rounds of the Tournaments wherever applicable & the Final Rounds
• Plan & conduct draws & issue fixtures for Tournaments.
• Preparation of budget for all AIFF conducted tournaments
• Liaise with the Head of the Department and Director Finance & Accounts regarding financial approvals, subsidies, and other financial matters
• Work with Marketing & Sponsorship services managers to oversee match delivery, which consider the needs of broadcaster & clubs.
• Design an operational plan for the Venues and technical matters like Stadium/Ground bookings, Broadcast & marketing & branding plan with related departments.
• Interact with Player Status department for registration of players.
• Develop, support, and administer National Football Championships for men.
• Preparation of football Calendar with continued focus on alignment to the Domestic competitions and FIFA windows.
• Develop close association with MAs & clubs.
• Work closely with Referees department for competition related matters including match officials.
• Provide reports and information to the head of department on participation on any specific programs.
• To be a prime contact point after head of the department for all competitions and on all national competition related matters & International matches for AIFF.

Qualifications

• Work experience of minimum 6-9 years in organizing competitions.
• Excellent communication skills, written and presentation.
• Proven experience working in similar role in Clubs/MAs.
• Must have handled Competitions independently.
• Knowledge of Football Administration systems.
• Strong ability to go into details of match organization.
• Experience in tournament delivery and understanding of what is required to run a professional football Tournament.
• Understanding of core principles of Football Development.
• Basic IT knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office.
• Awareness of strategic goals of AIFF.
• Must be able to lead & motivate his department.