Regional Intern, Central Africa

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.

These are your key tasks:

· Assist the Lead Regional Office with the day-to-day coordination of activities at the regional office (UNIFFAC)
· Support the follow-up of football development projects implemented with member associations in the region
· Prepare minutes, reports and presentations for internal and external meetings
· Coordinate logistics for missions, workshops and events organised by the regional office
· Handle administrative follow-up of files (correspondence, agenda, filing, databases)
· Contribute to communication and liaison with member associations and local stakeholders
· Take part in monitoring and gathering information on ongoing projects

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:

· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders (member associations, partners, FIFA staff)
· Autonomy, proactivity and a strong sense of priorities
· Discretion and respect for confidentiality
· Team spirit and flexibility
· Strong interest in football and its development in Africa
· Student or recent graduate in sports management, international relations, administration or a related field
· A background in, or interest for, football and its ecosystem is an asset
· Prior experience (internship, volunteering, student association) in sport, events or project coordination is a plus
· No significant professional experience required, as the role is aimed at a junior profile
· Fluent in French
· Good level of English required; proficiency in another FIFA language (Spanish / Arabic) is an asset
· Proficient in the Office suite (Word / PowerPoint / Excel) and comfortable with collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom)
· Available for a 6-month internship
· Mandatory internship agreement (school or university)
· Flexibility for occasional travel within the UNIFFAC zone

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 one day 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.