Accessibility Manager
FIFA
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Accessibility Manager working alongside the FIFA Zurich Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination team and reporting to the Head of Sustainability is responsible for supporting the successful development and implementation of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ with a particular focus on accessibility and inclusivity.
This position plays an integral part in ensuring a successful Tournament through the implementation of accessible infrastructure and services.
As the Tournament draws closer, this role will evolve from planning into operations resulting in an assignment to a competition or non-competition location for the Tournament period.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the delivery of key Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy initiatives to:
- Ensure an accessible FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ for disabled people and people with limited mobility, including:
- Auditing of official FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ sites against FIFA’s accessibility requirements.
- Ensuring improvements to fulfil those requirements are implemented.
- Working with multiple functional areas and stakeholders to ensure accessible services and guidance are delivered for participants, attendees and workforce.
- Developing and delivering accessibility training and awareness raising for key functional areas and stakeholders.
Liaise with and/or support host cities and other organisations in Brazil or functional areas in their delivery of initiatives that:
- Facilitate accessibility for disabled people and people with limited mobility across physical infrastructure, public transport and services in Brazil.
- Build local accessibility expertise to deliver the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ and foster the development of the sports and events industries in the region.
- Empower people in the region through football programmes and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ platform.
As a member of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Sustainability & Human Rights Team:
- Design and implement sustainable procurement practices that facilitate a welcoming and accessible tournament experience for participants, attendees and workforce.
- Work closely with FIFA Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination staff based in Zurich and relevant teams within the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ entity to deliver jointly managed projects and activities.
- Assist the planning and coordination of meetings, workshops and site visits.
Minimum requirements:
- A deep passion for sustainability and inclusivity, driven to leveraging the unique value of mega-sporting events to contribute to sustainable development goals and the promotion of responsible business practices;
- Deep familiarity with national and international accessibility standards for disabled people;
- 5 years of work experience implementing accessibility programmes;
- Experience of working in a comparable role in an international, fast-paced environment, complex project, preferably in the events and/or sports industry;
- Proven track record of generating productive stakeholder relationships that successfully deliver sustainability/social responsibility outcomes;
- Demonstrated ability in event planning and event project management, prioritize effectively, and work independently.
- Proficiency in written and verbal English communication; and
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) planning software and online collaboration tools.
Candidates with experience in the following areas will have an advantage:
- University degree in social sciences, human rights, equality, diversity and/or international relations;
- In-depth knowledge of social responsibility issues, particularly in the context of mega-sporting events;
- Developing and delivering capacity-building programmes and training material for internal and external stakeholders;
- Sustainability performance management, reporting and communications;
- Working in sports and/or events;
- International work experience; and
Unique knowledge and skills:
- Quick learner with ability to grasp complex structures, projects and relationships in a short timeframe;
- Self-motivated, extremely well organised, proactive and accurate;
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written);
- Strong relationship building and conflict resolution skills;
- Capacity for interacting with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds; and
- Knowledge of worldwide socio-political and sustainability issues.
You can expect a highly knowledgeable, motivated and helpful team working in a dynamic multicultural environment.
Requirements
- Right to work in Brazil.
- Bilingual - Portuguese and English.
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro until the beginning of the Tournament and to assigned Host City for the Tournament operational period.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Accessibility Manager working alongside the FIFA Zurich Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination team and reporting to the Head of Sustainability is responsible for supporting the successful development and implementation of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ with a particular focus on accessibility and inclusivity.
This position plays an integral part in ensuring a successful Tournament through the implementation of accessible infrastructure and services.
As the Tournament draws closer, this role will evolve from planning into operations resulting in an assignment to a competition or non-competition location for the Tournament period.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the delivery of key Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy initiatives to:
- Ensure an accessible FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ for disabled people and people with limited mobility, including:
- Auditing of official FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ sites against FIFA’s accessibility requirements.
- Ensuring improvements to fulfil those requirements are implemented.
- Working with multiple functional areas and stakeholders to ensure accessible services and guidance are delivered for participants, attendees and workforce.
- Developing and delivering accessibility training and awareness raising for key functional areas and stakeholders.
Liaise with and/or support host cities and other organisations in Brazil or functional areas in their delivery of initiatives that:
- Facilitate accessibility for disabled people and people with limited mobility across physical infrastructure, public transport and services in Brazil.
- Build local accessibility expertise to deliver the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ and foster the development of the sports and events industries in the region.
- Empower people in the region through football programmes and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ platform.
As a member of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Sustainability & Human Rights Team:
- Design and implement sustainable procurement practices that facilitate a welcoming and accessible tournament experience for participants, attendees and workforce.
- Work closely with FIFA Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination staff based in Zurich and relevant teams within the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ entity to deliver jointly managed projects and activities.
- Assist the planning and coordination of meetings, workshops and site visits.
Minimum requirements:
- A deep passion for sustainability and inclusivity, driven to leveraging the unique value of mega-sporting events to contribute to sustainable development goals and the promotion of responsible business practices;
- Deep familiarity with national and international accessibility standards for disabled people;
- 5 years of work experience implementing accessibility programmes;
- Experience of working in a comparable role in an international, fast-paced environment, complex project, preferably in the events and/or sports industry;
- Proven track record of generating productive stakeholder relationships that successfully deliver sustainability/social responsibility outcomes;
- Demonstrated ability in event planning and event project management, prioritize effectively, and work independently.
- Proficiency in written and verbal English communication; and
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) planning software and online collaboration tools.
Candidates with experience in the following areas will have an advantage:
- University degree in social sciences, human rights, equality, diversity and/or international relations;
- In-depth knowledge of social responsibility issues, particularly in the context of mega-sporting events;
- Developing and delivering capacity-building programmes and training material for internal and external stakeholders;
- Sustainability performance management, reporting and communications;
- Working in sports and/or events;
- International work experience; and
Unique knowledge and skills:
- Quick learner with ability to grasp complex structures, projects and relationships in a short timeframe;
- Self-motivated, extremely well organised, proactive and accurate;
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written);
- Strong relationship building and conflict resolution skills;
- Capacity for interacting with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds; and
- Knowledge of worldwide socio-political and sustainability issues.
You can expect a highly knowledgeable, motivated and helpful team working in a dynamic multicultural environment.
Requirements
- Right to work in Brazil.
- Bilingual - Portuguese and English.
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro until the beginning of the Tournament and to assigned Host City for the Tournament operational period.