MA Governance Intern/Apprentice

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:

• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and briefing notes.
• Help organise and document meetings, including drafting agendas, compiling materials, and preparing minutes.
• Provide general administrative support to the governance team, including filing and archiving documents and emails.
• Assist in revising governance-related documents of FIFA Member Associations.
• Support in the organisation of training sessions and workshops and help prepare awareness materials on governance-related topics.
• Participate in data collection and analysis to support governance reporting.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on governance practices, as required.

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:

• Strong interest in corporate governance related affairs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, with strong organisational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Collaborative, adaptable and open-minded.
• Proactive and able to work independently when required.
• Able to remain neutral, objective and well-balanced in interactions.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Law, Business Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or related field.
• Equivalent professional experience may also be considered.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in any other FIFA language (in particular French and Spanish) is an asset.
• Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel and use of SharePoint.
• Familiarity with collaboration and data management tools.

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 and Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.

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