MA Development Manager

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.

Joint the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

• Providing operational support to the Lead Regional Office 
• Supporting the implementation of the FIFA Forward programme for South America by processing applications, monitoring & supporting the implementation and completion of projects
• Assisting and servicing the Member Associations Division in processing and planning FORWARD projects and other key development aspects to be presented to FIFA, fulfilling regulatory obligations 
• Monitoring the internal documentation and evaluation process for project applications and other components of FORWARD and other FIFA-related initiatives across the region. 
• Providing regular status reports to the direct line manager and the FIFA MA Regional Director for the Americas
• Monitoring process and advice MAs on the planning, implementation and monitoring phases of development projects 
• Participating in workshops, congresses, meetings and seminars
• Enhancing the level of services, delivering the needed guidance in situ, supervising the legacy and impact of each project in-depth and the correct use of the funds.
• Assess the advancement of the projects and investment in development activities in situ and advise on the correct measures for their continued effective implementation.
• Act as the first source for consultation and evaluation of the project dossier to be submitted by the MA.

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:

• Good sense of planning and organisation of activities, ability to set priorities
• Reliability, trustworthiness, patience and flexibility in a fast-moving landscape
• Diplomacy and integrity, respect, authenticity
• Able to quickly establish trust and good working relationships, to work collaboratively and effectively with others and to meet deadlines
• Team player, strong sense of integrity and inclusion and able to adapt to and work within diverse cultures
• Empathy and excellent listening skills 
• University Degree, Master’s degree or similar higher education in Management, Sports Management or related field preferable
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role 
• Proven track record in managing complex projects 
• Experience in the Sports industry is an advantage 
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in any other FIFA language (PT / F) is an asset
• Excellent usage of MS Office, e-learning and web-based applications 
• Understanding of Project management software is an asset
• Willingness to travel at least one week per month 
• Willingness to relocate and travel very often 
• Identification with football and FIFA

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:

• 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 FIFA

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.