Job Description

Workforce Freelancer

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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 as a freelancer and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

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These are your key tasks:

Serve as the primary point of contact for Workforce Planning across the Women's World Cup 2027 lifecycle, including special events for FIFA staff and freelancers Design, implement, and manage core Workforce processes, ensuring efficiency and adaptability Own and maintain the Workforce List as the single source of truth, ensuring consistent and accurate data across all functions Lead change management initiatives to support smooth and continuous planning Contribute to Workforce budget planning, calendar management, and holistic workforce strategy Support the development and dissemination of policies and procedures to enhance the workforce experience during tournament and event time Provide input into workforce-related technology and systems to improve operational performance Collaborate closely with functions such as accommodation, travel, and transport to prioritize Workforce needs Provide guidance to other Workforce team members, including interns, through regular check-ins and ongoing support
Lead and deliver additional Workforce projects as needed

YOUR PROFILE

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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:Minimum of 5 years' experience in Workforce Management, ideally within major sporting events and/or corporate environments Strong knowledge of event planning and project management methodologies Demonstrated success in leading workforce-related projects across complex organizational structures, from initial planning to operational delivery Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and activate contingency plans swiftly Experience in planning and managing complex budgets Experience managing uniform supply chains is a strong advantage Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills (French, Spanish, Portuguese, or German) are an asset Experience using project management tools such as WeTrack and Monday.com
Understanding of IT system implementations is beneficial

About FIFA

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We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.

Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.



We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami and Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.

Employment Type

Freelance

Location

Remote

Workplace type

Fully remote