Senior Manager National Development Fund
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About the Role
Manage multimillion National Development Fund, design funding frameworks, ensure compliance, and support national team development with strong stakeholder management skills.
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Duties
- and Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end management of the multimillion annual National Development Fund, including planning, allocation, monitoring, and reporting
- Design funding frameworks, eligibility criteria, and distribution models aligned with ENC objectives and global best practices
- Lead annual funding cycles, including application processes, evaluation, approvals, and disbursement
- Monitor fund utilization, financial compliance, and performance against agreed KPIs and impact metrics
- Develop tools and processes to track spend, outcomes, and long-term ecosystem impact across participating nations
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, audit requirements, and external regulatory standards
- Partner closely with national federations, esports bodies, and relevant stakeholders to support effective use of funding
- Advise on strategic investment priorities to accelerate national team development, grassroots programs, and competitive infrastructure
- Prepare executive-level reports, insights, and recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders
- Contribute to the evolution of ENC s development strategy, funding concepts, and long-term sustainability model
- Support the Head of National Team Relations in ongoing relationship management with national federations
Education
- and Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in International Relations, Sports Governance, Business Administration, Legal or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in traditional sports organizations, international sporting bodies, or multinational funding institutions (e.g. global development, public funding, or multilateral programs)
- Strong understanding of funding governance, compliance, and impact measurement
- Exposure to esports, gaming, or competitive sports ecosystems is highly preferred
- Proven ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder, international environments
- Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
- High financial literacy and confidence managing large budgets
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Professional fluency in English mandatory, with additional language skills such as French or Spanish as a plus
- Structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with governance frameworks
- Ability to balance accountability, flexibility, and ecosystem growth
- Passion for sport, competition, and the long-term development of national ecosystems
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