Uniforms Coordinator
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 Uniforms Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning and operational delivery of the corporate FIFA27 Business Casual uniform as well as the FWWC2027 Tournament Dedicated and FIFA Formal uniform programmes in line with the overall FIFA Uniform Strategy and the approved usage and entitlement matrix.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide hands-on support to execute the delivery of the corporate and tournament time uniform programme
- Ensure all FIFA27 workforce have corporate uniform according to the entitlement and usage matrix
- Effectively collaborate with key FIFA Zurich and FIFA27 stakeholders including Workforce Planning, Volunteer Management, Host City Management, Logistics, Accreditation and Partnership Rights Delivery to deliver the uniform programme in line with the agreed service levels
- Put into action, the strategy, process and flows for the full project plan for FWWC2027 uniform programme capturing risks and mitigations throughout
- Assist in the creation of the operation plan for tournament time including any adaptations required for each Uniform Distribution Centers
- Support relationships with external uniform suppliers as required, including taking minutes, following up with reminders and ensuring next steps and actions are clear and adhered to
- Contribute to defining best practices within the Uniform Team and prepare training material and documentation that will be used as the team grows to support consistency across the wider team and all Uniform Distribution Centers
- Manage stock levels and keep up-to-date records of each uniform item during pre-tournament (e.g. Business Casual uniform/ formal items that may be required for side events) and tournament time.
- Communicate and uphold the agreed FIFA27 Uniform Guidelines and Usage Policy at each FIFA tournament and event across all client groups including FIFA Formal Uniform eligibility
- Plan uniform distribution to all related FWW2027 events, e.g. FWWC2027 Final Draw
- Work with relevant FIFA27 stakeholders to agree and provide guidelines to Suppliers who are not entitled to Tournament Dedicated Uniforms
- Other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the FWWC2027 Uniform operations.
- Right to work in Brazil.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.
- Experience in retail or operations; preferably with experience in mega (sports) events and corporate organisations
- Excellent customer service, motivating, inspiring and seeing results through others
- Experience as a volunteer or working with volunteers
- Knowledge of event planning and event project management processes
- Strong IT skill including MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and oral communication
- Proven track record in administering uniform projects across complex quantity structures
- Team Player, willing to work to tight timelines
- Positive attitude, patience and persistence, with a pragmatic approach to solving problems
- Excellent time management skills and ability to balance competing priorities
- Demonstrate initiative and a strong focus on providing a high level of service
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
The Uniforms Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning and operational delivery of the corporate FIFA27 Business Casual uniform as well as the FWWC2027 Tournament Dedicated and FIFA Formal uniform programmes in line with the overall FIFA Uniform Strategy and the approved usage and entitlement matrix.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide hands-on support to execute the delivery of the corporate and tournament time uniform programme
- Ensure all FIFA27 workforce have corporate uniform according to the entitlement and usage matrix
- Effectively collaborate with key FIFA Zurich and FIFA27 stakeholders including Workforce Planning, Volunteer Management, Host City Management, Logistics, Accreditation and Partnership Rights Delivery to deliver the uniform programme in line with the agreed service levels
- Put into action, the strategy, process and flows for the full project plan for FWWC2027 uniform programme capturing risks and mitigations throughout
- Assist in the creation of the operation plan for tournament time including any adaptations required for each Uniform Distribution Centers
- Support relationships with external uniform suppliers as required, including taking minutes, following up with reminders and ensuring next steps and actions are clear and adhered to
- Contribute to defining best practices within the Uniform Team and prepare training material and documentation that will be used as the team grows to support consistency across the wider team and all Uniform Distribution Centers
- Manage stock levels and keep up-to-date records of each uniform item during pre-tournament (e.g. Business Casual uniform/ formal items that may be required for side events) and tournament time.
- Communicate and uphold the agreed FIFA27 Uniform Guidelines and Usage Policy at each FIFA tournament and event across all client groups including FIFA Formal Uniform eligibility
- Plan uniform distribution to all related FWW2027 events, e.g. FWWC2027 Final Draw
- Work with relevant FIFA27 stakeholders to agree and provide guidelines to Suppliers who are not entitled to Tournament Dedicated Uniforms
- Other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the FWWC2027 Uniform operations.
- Right to work in Brazil.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.
- Experience in retail or operations; preferably with experience in mega (sports) events and corporate organisations
- Excellent customer service, motivating, inspiring and seeing results through others
- Experience as a volunteer or working with volunteers
- Knowledge of event planning and event project management processes
- Strong IT skill including MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and oral communication
- Proven track record in administering uniform projects across complex quantity structures
- Team Player, willing to work to tight timelines
- Positive attitude, patience and persistence, with a pragmatic approach to solving problems
- Excellent time management skills and ability to balance competing priorities
- Demonstrate initiative and a strong focus on providing a high level of service