The Role
Support the Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer and Paris team with administrative and operational tasks including research, reports, presentations, meeting minutes, project tracking, logistics for Member Association delegations, organizing workshops and seminars, and assisting implementation of football development projects in Africa.
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As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
THE POSITION
These are your key tasks:
· Providing operational support to the Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer
· Provide administrative support to the Paris team and conduct research
· Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and project documentation
· Follow up on project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
· Coordinate logistics for Member Association delegations visiting the Paris office
· Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and official missions
· Supporting the team in the organisation of workshops and seminars, including education and capacity building
· Improve the service to the MAs with the help of external stakeholders and other departments/divisions
· Assist in the development and implementation of specific football development projects within Africa in collaboration with other FIFA departments
· Providing operational support to the Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer
· Provide administrative support to the Paris team and conduct research
· Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and project documentation
· Follow up on project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
· Coordinate logistics for Member Association delegations visiting the Paris office
· Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and official missions
· Supporting the team in the organisation of workshops and seminars, including education and capacity building
· Improve the service to the MAs with the help of external stakeholders and other departments/divisions
· Assist in the development and implementation of specific football development projects within Africa in collaboration with other FIFA departments
YOUR PROFILE
We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
· Strong organizational and communication skills
· Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
· Team player with a collaborative mindset
· Interest in football development and international organizations
· Bachelor's or Master's student (Currently pursuing or recent graduate) in Sports Management, Law, Business, International Relations, or a related field
· Strong analytical and writing skills
· Good knowledge of project management principles
· Interest in international development and sport
· Previous internship or project experience is an asset
· Experience in administration or project coordination is an asset
· Experience in an international or multicultural environment is an asset
· Sport organization experience is an advantage
· Experience in administration or project coordination is an asset
· Experience in an international or multicultural environment is an asset
· Sport organization experience is an advantage
· Volunteer experience in sport is welcomed
· Fluent in English
· Fluent in English
· Proficiency in any other FIFA language (F / AR / ES) is an asset
· Willingness to travel when/if required
· Willingness to travel when/if required
· Availability to work from the Paris office four days per week
PERKS & BENEFITS
The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
- Home office: Up to one day of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
- Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
- Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
- Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
- Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
- Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance.
- Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.
About
We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami, Paris and Rabat, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recent graduate (Bachelor's or Master's) in Sports Management, Law, Business, International Relations, or related field
- Fluent in English
- Availability to work from the Paris office four days per week
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Team player with a collaborative mindset
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Good knowledge of project management principles
- Willingness to travel when/if required
- Proficiency in any other FIFA language (French, Arabic, Spanish)
- Previous internship or project experience
- Experience in administration or project coordination
- Experience in an international or multicultural environment
- Sport organization experience or volunteer experience in sport
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The Company
What We Do
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the international governing body for association football, futsal, and beach soccer. It is responsible for organizing major international tournaments, such as the World Cup, and works to grow the game globally, promote inclusivity, and advocate for integrity and fair play. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, it oversees 211 national associations and invests in football development worldwide to ensure the sport remains accessible and beneficial to all.
