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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) planning software and online collaboration tools
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
Nice to have:
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
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
Knowledge of worldwide socio-political and sustainability issues