MA Development Programme Services Manager

Fédération Internationale de Football Association; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading sports organization in Paris is seeking a Development Programme Services Manager to manage the FIFA Forward Development Programme across Member Associations. Candidates should possess a master's or bachelor's degree in sports business administration and at least 3 years of experience in an international sports federation. This role requires strong communication, prioritization skills, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations. The position offers a chance to create meaningful impact within the sport.

Prestations

Home office allowance

Language courses

Continuous learning opportunities

Relocation assistance

Support for public transport

Healthy work/life balance

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in an international sports federation or development programmes.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsabilités

• Act as the contact person for FIFA Forward Development Programme matters.
• Manage administration of the FIFA Forward Development Programme.
• Document information to draft funding agreements.
• Monitor project implementation and progress.
• Prepare status reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate support services for stakeholders.
• Manage funding approval process interactions.
• Contribute to legacy and impact reporting.
• Support operational matters as needed.

Connaissances

Good written, verbal and visual communication

Team player and self-reliant

Ability to prioritize tasks

Attention to detail

Ability to manage high pressure

Design thinking

Proficiency in any FIFA language (Spanish, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian)

Formation

Master or bachelor’s degree in sports business administration

Outils

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Description du poste

MA Development Programme Services Manager

Department: Member Associations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Paris

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:

• Act as the contact person for all FIFA Forward Development Programme (regulatory) matters
• Manage the administration and operation of the FIFA Forward Development Programme across the Member Associations (Services sub-)division, including but not limited to reviewing applications submitted by Member Associations for specific projects, ensuring adherence to the FIFA Forward Development Programme regulations
• Collect, assess and document all relevant information required to draft funding agreements for the specific projects applied for by Member Associations
• Monitor the implementation and progress of specific projects
• Prepare regular status reports for both internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate the centralised support services provided by FIFA to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the processes and procedures related to the various funding approval meetings with relevant stakeholders in relation to the FIFA Forward Development Programme
• Contribute to the reporting on legacy and impact of the FIFA Forward Development Programme
• Contribute to the strategic initiatives linked to the Member Associations Division’s outcome areas
• Provide the Director Member Associations Services with support in operational matters and any ad-hoc tasks

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:

• Good written, verbal and visual communication
• Well-balanced mentality between team player and self-reliant
• Great ability to prioritize tasks and operate goal-oriented
• High attention to detail and punctuality
• Good ability to manage high pressure and stress
• Good design thinking and being open minded
• A master or bachelor’s degree in sports business administration or another closely related field is preferred
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in either an international sports federation, in managing development programmes or in a related field
• Proficiency in any other FIFA language (Spanish, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian) is an asset
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Willingness to travel

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 two days 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.