Job Description
We are now looking for a Senior Immigration Manager that is part of FIFA and supports us on our mission.
These are your key tasks:
• Managing, reviewing, recommending, and implementing policy changes and processes relating to immigration procedures and activities
• Implementing a simplified visa and special permits process for FIFA delegates, FIFA Match Officials, VIPs and PMAs
• Supporting project's counterpart in immigration program management and compliance
• Supporting the project development initiatives and obtaining government approvals
• Providing information related to visa and entry regulations, health information worldwide incl. handling with official authorities
• Delivering monthly accounting for all services, analyzing figures, producing reports and financial recommendations
• Keeping up to date on latest immigration legislation
• Representing the company with the different authorities
• Responding to immigration issues and conducting investigations when applicable
• Maintaining solid base of connections, keeping up to date information on changes to processes, rules, and regulations within different government entities & consulates
• Participating in trips/events abroad whenever required
• Working on weekends and evening shifts to attend to clients' needs
• Providing consultancy and knowledge transfer within FIFA departments, Local Organizing Committees and Local Entities
• Providing visa process support to FIFA employees for business trips
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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