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Location
Zürich, Switzerland
Posted
12/06/2017
Closes
25/07/2017
Sector
Federations & LOCs
Function
Events & Operations
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Competitive
Tournament Director: job Description
ON THE BALL?
Do you have what it takes to help the newly created tournaments & events division to organise football tournaments throughout the world? FIFA is seeking to recruit a highly motivated colleague, as the director Tournaments.
As part of the tournaments & events Division, you will play a crucial role in the successful operational implementation of tournaments and manage the Subdivision’s team. Jointly with other Directors, you will take the responsibility for the overall result and always act with the big picture in mind.
Your Duties:
Establishing an proper operational structure and effective processes and policies; running the administration and managing the team in the tournaments Subdivision
Overall responsibility for FIFA U-17 world Cup, FIFA U-20 world Cup, FIFA Club world Cup, FIFA beach soccer World, FIFA Futsal world Cup, Olympic Football tournaments and youth Olympic Football Tournaments
Close collaboration with all relevant departments and divisions within FIFA – such as Competitions, Operations and Services, relevant FIFA stakeholders, stadium/venue owners, host associations, local authorities and third-party entities to make sure that the proper hosting conditions are provided
Continuous review and improvement of requirements and guidelines of tournaments; collaboration with the FIFA legal department Camiseta Crystal Palace FC in the follow-up on all legal matters related to tournaments and the support of the chief officer in ascertaining that activities occur in compliance with applicable local laws and FIFA guidelines/instructions
Acting as the crucial point of reference for the chief tournaments & events officer on all tournaments matters
Active representation of the chief officer on different occasions
Requirements:
University degree or completed higher education in service Administration
Project management certification & skills
At least 10 years’ senior operational management experience in organising sport events or in managing a major project, preferably a world class football event
Excellent knowledge and experience in tournament management
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Camiseta Liverpool FC any other official FIFA language an asset
Willingness to travel on a regular basis
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football association is the international governing body of association football, futsal Camiseta Wolverhampton Wanderers and beach soccer.
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