MA Football Infrastructure Services Manager

MA Football Infrastructure Services Manager

Department: Member Associations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Paris

Description
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.

THE POSITION
These are your key tasks:

• Act as the contact person for all (non-FIFA tournaments and competitions) Football Infrastructure matters (main focus areas: natural, synthetic and hybrid turf pitches, technical centres, stadiums)
• Create and deliver (centralised) supporting services provided by FIFA in the area of Football Infrastructure such as, but not limited to:
• Create templates and guidelines
• Set-up of knowledge sharing database
• Manage a pool of Football Infrastructure experts
• Conduct capacity development and education activities
• Manage, upon request of Member Associations, Artificial turf and floodlights projects
• Review applications submitted by Member Associations for specific projects in the category Football Infrastructure, ensuring adherence to the FIFA Forward Development Programme regulations
• Collect, assess and document all relevant information required for the draft process of the funding agreement for the specific project applied for by Member Associations
• Monitor the implementation and progress of specific projects related to Football Infrastructure

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 written, verbal and visual communication
• Well-balanced mentality between team player and self-reliant
• Great ability to prioritize tasks and operate goal-oriented
• High attention to detail and punctuality
• Good ability to manage high pressure and stress
• Good design thinking and being open minded
• A master or bachelor's degree in either (or preferably both) construction/ engineering, (sports) business administration
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in either an international sports federation, in managing football infrastructure development or sports infrastructure industry
• Full professional proficiency in English and at least 1 additional language: French or Spanish
• Proficiency in any other FIFA language (Spanish / German / Arabic / Portuguese / Russian) is an asset
• Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel
• Willingness to travel

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 two days 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.