Coaching Development Coordinator (Freelancer)

Department: Professional Football

Location: Remote

• Coordination of administrative tasks for the Coaching Development department and all of its programmes


• Monitoring and reviewing of notes of expenses and invoices


• Communication and relationship with external technical experts and consultants regarding appointments, workshops and arrangements of missions/courses etc.


• Coordination of all FIFA platforms on behalf of the Coaching Development department


• Procurement and compliance procedures for specific projects


• Communication with other departments in the division and other FIFA divisions


• A to Z coordination of online and on-site activities in the department (workshops, mentoring etc.)


• Travel activities for on-site events (regional seminars and workshops)


• Involvement (part of project team) in the organizational of cross-departmental events (e.g. Post World Cup Conferences, Technical Experts' Workshops etc.)


• Any other logistics and administrative tasks as needed by the department

• Academic degree in a business or sports related field is preferred


• Work experience ideally within sports federations, associations or football clubs


• Experience in project coordination in an international environment (ideally football-related)


• Excellent understanding of football development matters


• Sound knowledge and understanding of FIFA's structure, in particular technical development division and programmes


• Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail


• Good written and communication skills


• Intercultural capacities


• Ability and think in a structured manner


• Pro-active, taking initiative and ability to work independently to a high standard


• Ability to work to deadlines


• Open-minded and solution-oriented


• Trustworthy and dedicated


• Flexible and adaptable


• Good interpersonal skills


• Service-oriented


• Team player


• Willingness to work occasional irregular working times and to travel where needed


• Fluent in English


• Proficiency in any other FIFA language is an asset


• Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel


• Understand and support FIFA's vision


• Knowledge of FIFA's landscape and its development programmes


• Awareness of the rights and responsibilities of Confederations and Member Associations