International Affairs Specialist

UEFA; Vaud; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

UEFA, based in Switzerland, seeks an International Affairs Specialist to support international cooperation activities and development initiatives. You will coordinate meetings, events and official engagements, handling schedules, logistics and documentation across multiple partners and confederations.

The role requires strong organisation, planning and multicultural collaboration, with relocation to Switzerland/France expected and a mix of onsite and remote work.

Qualifikationen

• 4–6 years of experience in international affairs, programme administration, project coordination or event management.
• Master degree in Business Administration, Sports Management or other relevant field.
• English and Spanish proficiency; other languages are an asset.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate international cooperation activities with sister confederations and FIFA.
• Plan and organise international meetings, events and engagements with UEFA representation when needed.
• Manage schedules, records, logistics and administrative processes.
• Monitor solidarity programmes and UEFA Together projects across confederations.
• Support the International Relations unit with national association partnerships and initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Organisation

Planning

Multitasking

International affairs

Ausbildung

Master degree in Business Administration or Sports Management

Jobbeschreibung

Job information

Division/Unit: National Associations/ N.A. International Relations

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)

Start date: asap

Application deadline: 01.09.2026

Main goal

The International Affairs Specialist supports the implementation of international cooperation activities and development initiatives through effective coordination, administration and operational support. The role contributes to the successful delivery of programmes, events, meetings and international activities while ensuring efficient information management, financial administration and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating international cooperation activities with sister confederations and FIFA and ensuring the timely exchange of information across relevant parties
• Supporting the planning and organisation of international meetings, events, workshops and official engagements as well as any follow-up activities, including coordinating appropriate UEFA representation where required
• Managing schedules, participation records, logistical arrangements and related administrative processes
• Coordinating the implementation and monitoring of solidarity programmes, ensuring compliance with established procedures and timelines
• Overseeing the implementation of UEFA Together projects in certain confederations
• Supporting the International Relations unit in the delivery of national association partnerships and related initiatives, as required
• Maintaining accurate records, databases, documentation and reporting tools related to international activities and programmes
• Providing organisational and logistical support for meetings and working groups and coordinating internal events of the National Associations Services unit
• Facilitating the effective sharing of information between the International Relations unit and National Associations Services unit

Requirements

Experience

• from 4 to 6 years of experience in international affairs, programme administration, project coordination or event management

Education

• Master degree in Business Administration, Sports Management or other relevant field

Languages

• English / proficient
• Spanish / proficient
• other languages are an asset

Other requirements

• Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment

UEFA welcomes applications from all, actively working to ensure that we are an inclusive employer that finds the best candidate for our positions, regardless of aspects such as sex, gender identification, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or nationality.