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FIFA
Senior Sustainability Manager (Sustainable Supply Chains), 80-100%, Fixed-Term 1.12.24 - 31.08.25
Zürich
October 11, 2024
Senior Sustainability Manager (Sustainable Supply Chains), 80-100%, Fixed-Term 1.12.24 - 31.08.25
Join the team and support us on our mission.
THE POSITION
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Support the implementation of FIFA’s sustainable sourcing and supply chain due diligence
practices and further develop and implement necessary policies and processes to comply with
due diligence requirements of the Swiss Ordinance on Supply Chain Due Diligence related to
Child Labour. -
Coordinate, support, and provide advice on the FIFA World Cup 2026TM sustainable sourcing
practices across the three tournament organisers. This includes working closely with FIFA26
sustainability and human rights staff based in Miami, Mexico City and Toronto, as well as
relevant project teams within FIFA. - Ensure suppliers comply with the requirements of the FIFA Sustainable Sourcing Code.
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Engage, coordinate with and provide advice to internal functions, including Procurement,
Legal and Compliance as well as relevant functional areas (project leads). -
Identify sustainability risks along the supply chains and ensure appropriate management
thereof. This includes the management of FIFA’s existing merchandise due diligence
programme with the support of an external consultant. - Integrate relevant sustainability requirements in Request for Proposals (RFP).
- Participate in the technical evaluation of proposals against sustainability criteria.
- Integrate sustainability requirements in supplier agreements and contracts.
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Monitor, measure and analyse performance across requirements and maintain accurate,
complete, up-to-date and accessible information records. - Ensure legislative reporting requirements are met.
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Whenever required, engage with suppliers to ensure contract terms and conditions as
well as the requirements of the FIFA Sustainable Sourcing Code are fulfilled. -
Provide advice and support on the establishment and implementation of FIFA World Cup
2026TM and FIFA Club World Cup 2025TM on-site supplier monitoring programme as
required (e.g. supplier engagement, auditing, coordination and implementation of
corrective actions where needed, etc.) -
Close collaboration with and integration of members of the Division on subject-matter
topics (i.e. human and labour rights, diversity, accessibility, waste, etc). -
Support the Head of Department and the Sustainability & Environment team in the
implementation of the initiatives under the FIFA World Cup 2026- Sustainability Strategy.
YOUR PROFILE
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:
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Minimum 5 years of work experience in developing, implementing and overseeing sustainable
sourcing and supply chain due diligence policies and processes for complex, multi-tier, global
supply chains; - Work experience in the field of sustainability (experience with sports and/or events is a plus);
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Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal supply chain
due diligence requirements a strong plus; -
Experience of working in dynamic, fast-moving, complex, fixed timeline, multi-stakeholder
environments; -
In-depth knowledge of sustainability (human rights, environment, business ethics etc.) issues,
particularly related to international supply chains. Technical expertise on environmental issues,
particularly focusing on GHG and other air emissions, waste and water management, circularity, biodiversity conservation and use of chemicals a strong plus; -
Experience in working with international social and environmental audit standards (i.e. BSCI,
SMETA, etc); - Knowledge of international supply chain management tools, e.g. Ei Q a strong plus;
- Proven track record in generating productive stakeholder relationships that successfully deliver sustainability/sourcing outcomes;
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and multi-tasking skills;
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Capacity to judge how to best attain objectives in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary work
environment; -
Quick learner with ability to grasp complex structures, projects and relationships in a short
timeframe; - Capacity to work autonomously with a good judgement on when to seek support;
- Self-motivated, extremely well-organised, proactive and accurate;
- Ability to resolve conflicts in a constructive manner;
- Flexible and easy-going, but hard working and deeply committed;
- Proficiency in English. Further languages are a plus;
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams),
smartsheet and in working with the internet; - Interest in worldwide socio-political developments;
- A passion for sustainability.
PERKS & BENEFITS
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
- Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
- Home office: Up to two days 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.
- Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
- 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 with a generous vacation allowance.
- Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.
About FIFA
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 850 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, Congo, Panama and Paraguay.
October 26, 2024
Employment Type
Fixed Term - Full Time
Location
Zurich
Workplace type
Hybrid
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