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Host City Manager – 8 Host Cities (Brazil)

Full time Administration Leadership & Management

Job Description

FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience. 

Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.

THE POSITION

The Host City Manager will be responsible for the institutional management of FIFA's relationship with the state and municipal governments of the respective Host City of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™.

Acting as the main local liaison, this professional will ensure the monitoring and coordination of government commitments under their responsibility, ensuring continuous alignment with FIFA's strategy and guidelines.

The position is preferably based in the Host City itself, ensuring local presence, institutional proximity, and direct monitoring of agendas. 

The Manager will report directly to the Head of Government Relations and Host Cities.

The tournament will be staged across 8 stadiums in Brazil, and we’re recruiting one Host City Manager for each host city: 
  • Belo Horizonte 
  • Brasília 
  • Fortaleza 
  • Porto Alegre 
  • Recife 
  • Rio de Janeiro 
  • Salvador 
  • São Paulo 
Please apply only if you currently live in one of these cities or can relocate there independently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Institutional Relations with State and Municipal Governments
  • Act as FIFA's main institutional representative to the State Government and City Hall of the Host City under your responsibility.
  • Maintain ongoing relationships with state and municipal secretariats, autonomous agencies, public companies, and other relevant local bodies.
  • Ensure that local authorities are aligned with the commitments made in the Host City Agreement and other instruments signed with FIFA.
2. Monitoring of Government Deliverables
  • Monitor and report on the status of state and municipal government obligations related to the tournament.
  • Identify risks, bottlenecks, and schedule deviations, proposing solutions and making the necessary adjustments.
  • Support, when applicable, the local coordination of thematic working groups (security, transportation, mobility, public services, among others).
3. Coordination with FIFA's Central Structure
  • Act as a link between the Host City and FIFA's functional areas (Security, Transportation, Operations, Sustainability, Communications, among others).
  • Ensure that local information and demands are reported in a structured and timely manner to the Head of the area.
  • Support the organization of technical visits, workshops, meetings, and official FIFA agendas in the Host City.
4. Planning, Reporting, and Governance
  • Prepare periodic reports on institutional relations and the status of the Host City's commitments.
  • Update reports, schedules, and monitoring tools defined by the Government Relations area.
  • Ensure institutional consistency, alignment of discourse, and adherence to FIFA guidelines at the local level.
  • Reporting and Governance
  • Coordinated action with other Host City Managers, ensuring standardization and an integrated vision of the project.

YOUR PROFILE

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Law, Public Administration, Communication, Political Science, or related fields.
Experience
  • Solid experience of at least 6 years in government relations, institutional coordination, or public stakeholder management, preferably in complex projects, large-scale events, or institutional environments.
  • Previous experience in large sport events or organizations with an international interface (FIFA, Local Organizing Committees, IOC, etc.).
Behavioral Competencies
  • Organization and method: Ability to structure processes, prioritize demands, and perform tasks efficiently.
  • Proactivity: Anticipation of management and head needs, with a focus on solutions.
  • Attention to detail: Rigorous with quality, consistency of information, and meeting deadlines.
  • Institutional communication: Clear oral and written communication, with tone and language appropriate to the institutional environment.
Differentials
  • Familiarity with management and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, Google Drive, WeTrack, or similar)
 Requirements
  • Right to work in Brazil
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written)
  • Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
  • Based in one of the listed cities (Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador & São Paulo) or able to relocate there independently

About FIFA Women's World Cup 2027

The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is the greatest women’s sporting event on the planet, showcasing the best players in the world on the biggest stage. In 2027, history will be made as Brazil welcomes the tournament to South America for the first time ever.
 
This landmark event will unite the world through an unprecedented celebration of women's football, inspiring billions of fans across the globe. As we prepare to host teams and supporters from every corner of the world, we’re looking for passionate, talented individuals to be part of history and help deliver an unforgettable tournament.
 
Join us and play your role in making FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ a truly extraordinary experience that celebrates and elevates women’s football. 
FIFA
About FIFA

Founded in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the umbrella organisation of its members, currently 211 national football associations. Its main objectives, enshrined in its statutes, are to develop football around the world, to stage international competitions and to protect the integrity of football (against match manipulation, doping etc.).

 

FIFA is a truly diverse, modern and multicultural organisation and its primary purpose is to promote football. Over 800 people from 50 nations – 40 per cent of which are women, including the Secretary General – covering a wide variety of professional profiles, work to fulfil that purpose. FIFA’s headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland. We have other offices in Zurich, as well as temporary offices around the world.

We are 'living football' – we are committed to the game, to the people, to the planet and to the future. It is what we do. It is why we are here.

Our culture is shaped by fair play, team spirit, diversity, sustainability, transparency and innovation. We live by these values. Regardless of race, religion, national origin, colour, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship – we support diversity; indeed, we consider it to be key to our success.

We are looking for talented and motivated team members who would embrace these values every day, with purpose, passion and pride, in order to make a positive impact on the world of football and beyond.

We offer a unique and exciting work environment with great opportunities for your personal and professional development.

 

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