Business Planning and Club Licensing Specialist #[JD 67]

Skill required

• Exceptional planning and organizing skills
• Excellent problem-solving and creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on timely and accurate analyses. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• Outstanding presentation skills 
• High level of integrity and reliability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented

Job Purpose

To support the effective development and delivery of the QSL Club Licensing systems for Qatari professional football clubs and to support the management of the organization’s planning, evaluation & reporting at a business/operational level.

Responsibilities and job role

1. To provide support in maintaining the QSL’s licensor status with AFC by ensuring compliance with the applicable AFC regulations & requirements
2. To develop & maintain templates & guidance material necessary to support club compliance with the QSL Club Licensing Regulations
3. Prepare & present timely club assessment evaluation reports on compliance with applicable Club Licensing criteria 
4. To provide support in the timely development & implementation of QSL’s annual Business Plan 
5. To provide support in the timely assessment & reporting of results and outcomes against the measures & targets set in QSL’s annual Business Plan
6. To prepare analysis and benchmarking reports on standards to support & inform strategic development 
7. Monitor, evaluate & inform the Director on matters relating to club compliance with a wide range of FIFA/AFC requirements and club well-being issues
8. Monitoring of industry wide developments and trends 

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications:

• Holds a bachelor's degree in Accountancy  
• ACCA, ICMA or equivalent membership 

Knowledge and experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a planning/regulatory role in a sports environment
• Demonstrative experience of undergoing audit processes 
• Demonstrative experience of objective setting & assessment processes
• Demonstrative experience of working to deadlines 
• Strong familiarity with football structures and activities

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