The Administrative Officer will assist the General Secretary with the effective management of the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) administrative operations, human resources, and internal control systems. This position is key to ensuring efficiency, compliance, and a professional working environment that supports the Federation’s strategic objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Oversee day-to-day operations of the GFF Secretariat and ensure smooth functioning of all administrative services.
2. Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve administrative efficiency.
3. Ensure proper documentation, filing, and record management systems (both physical and digital).
4. Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and official events.
5. Develop and monitor administrative budgets and expenditures.
6. Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with national laws and GFF’s governance framework.
7. Lead onboarding, and orientation of new employees.
8. Manage staff contracts, attendance, leave, and disciplinary procedures.
9. Establish, monitor, and update internal control systems to ensure accountability, transparency, and compliance with GFF’s policies, statutes, and FIFA/Concacaf regulations.
10. Work closely with the Finance Department to strengthen compliance and mitigate risks.
11. Provide administrative and HR support to the General Secretary and Council in achieving the Federation’s strategic objectives.
12. Support planning and execution of meetings, workshops, and official events of the GFF.
13. Contribute to policy development and organizational strengthening initiatives.
Personal Attributes
Ability to manage schedules, files, resources, and the overall office environment efficiently.
2. Effectively prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines to ensure daily operations run smoothly.
3. Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
4. Good time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
5. Excellent delegation, organizational and multitasking abilities.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic document management tools.
7. Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality.
8. The ability to think critically, find solutions to unexpected issues, and make decisions.
9. Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
10. Providing excellent support and positive experience for internal and external stakeholders.
Minimal Qualification & Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources or related field.
2. Certifications and/or diploma in Business Administration,Management or Human Resource or related field.
3. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in office administration, human resource or management in corporate, academic, or non-profit organization.