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Regional Intern, Central Africa

Intern Administration

Job 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:
·        Assist the Lead Regional Office with the day-to-day coordination of activities at the regional office (UNIFFAC)
·        Support the follow-up of football development projects implemented with member associations in the region
·        Prepare minutes, reports and presentations for internal and external meetings
·        Coordinate logistics for missions, workshops and events organised by the regional office
·        Handle administrative follow-up of files (correspondence, agenda, filing, databases)
·        Contribute to communication and liaison with member associations and local stakeholders
·        Take part in monitoring and gathering information on ongoing projects

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:
·        Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
·        Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders (member associations, partners, FIFA staff)
·        Autonomy, proactivity and a strong sense of priorities
·        Discretion and respect for confidentiality
·        Team spirit and flexibility
·        Strong interest in football and its development in Africa
·        Student or recent graduate in sports management, international relations, administration or a related field
·        A background in, or interest for, football and its ecosystem is an asset
·        Prior experience (internship, volunteering, student association) in sport, events or project coordination is a plus
·        No significant professional experience required, as the role is aimed at a junior profile
·        Fluent in French
·        Good level of English required; proficiency in another FIFA language (Spanish / Arabic) is an asset
·        Proficient in the Office suite (Word / PowerPoint / Excel) and comfortable with collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom)
·        Available for a 6-month internship
·        Mandatory internship agreement (school or university)
·        Flexibility for occasional travel within the UNIFFAC zone 

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.
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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