Coordinator, Accessibility, FIFA World Cup 2026

Coordinator, Accessibility, FIFA World Cup 2026

Department: Strategy & Planning

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Miami

Description
Reporting organisationally to the Senior Manager of Accessibility and Safeguarding, the Accessibility Coordinator will be a key member of the FIFA26 Sustainability & Human Rights team, This role will be responsible for supporting the successful implementation of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy with a particular focus on accessibility and inclusivity.

THE POSITION
The main responsibilities and oversights of the Accessibility Coordinator for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be to:

• Coordinate development of policies and procedures on disability and accessibility across the organization with an emphasis on digital accessibility.
• Provide project management and planning assistance in order to ensure an accessible FIFA World Cup 2026™ for people with disabilities and people with limited mobility.
• Audit or assist with auditing of official FIFA World Cup 2026™ sites for compliance with relevant laws, rules, regulations and requirements..
• Contribute to development and delivery of training and training materials for internal and external stakeholders on disability and accessibility related topics.
• Coordinate and manage special projects, meetings, workshops and site visits.
• Liaise with host cities, country offices and others to support development and delivery of disability and accessibility initiatives.
• Coordinate and oversee development and delivery of required reports and documentation.
• Liaise with functional areas to ensure disability and accessibility considerations are taken into account and coordinated across the organization.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Rights and Antidiscrimination team.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social sciences, inclusive design, human rights, equality, diversity and/or international relations
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience working on accessibility issues for persons with disabilities; digital accessibility experience ideal.
• Practical work familiarity with disability legislation in the Host Countries and international accessibility standards for people with disabilities and people with limited mobility;
• Project management experience
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Skilled written and verbal communicator
• Fluent in English (verbal and written). Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools