Senior Manager National Development Fund

Esports Foundation

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