SRI Looking for FIFA – Regional Technical Consultant – Oceania at Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Details

FIFA’s Global Football Development Division

High Performance Programme/Talent Development Scheme:

• Review and assess applications
• Involved in the implementation of the Talent Development Scheme
• Coordination, cooperation, and communication with appointed High-Performance Specialists
• Acting as High-Performance Specialists in dedicated member associations of the RTC region

Amateur Football Environment Analysis (AFEA):

• Involved in the execution of the Amateur Football Environment Analysis in the RTC region (assistance to the MAs completing documents, on-site interviews etc.)
• Involved in the elaboration of the AFEA global and country reports
• Assistance in the elaboration of relevant programmes based on the results of the analysis

Technical leadership programmes:

• Assistance with the organization of regional courses/workshops/webinars, on-site and on-line (preparation (incl. follow-up of invitations), review of participants profiles, physical presence)

Coach Education Programme:

• Assistance with the organization of courses, workshops and webinars, on-site and on-line (preparation (incl. follow-up of invitations), assistance with the selection of the participants, physical presence and follow-up)

Analysis and verification of on-demand course applications received from the member a associations in the region

Regular submission of monthly activity plans and reports

Monthly reporting on specific missions and conference calls in the RTC region

Using FIFA’s management and tracking platforms

FIFA’s Regional Office

• Assisting the FIFA Regional Offices in Auckland in technical development matters
• Regular coordination meetings with the FIFA Regional Office team and exchange of information, reports, etc.
• Occasional visits with the FIFA Regional Office staff to member associations of their region
• Advice/review/follow-up of FIFA FORWARD programmes on technical development in the member associations of the RTC region.

Assistance for Member Associations

• Regular on-site missions and on-line meetings with the member associations of the RTC region
• Involvement/assistance in the elaboration and follow-up of technical development plans and strategies in member associations of the RTC region.
• Assistance in the use of the Technical Development Platform and other FIFA technology tools
• Regular and constant contact with the Technical Directors of the member associations in the RTC region.
• Induction visits for new Technical Directors
• Assistance in the setting-up of the structure of the technical department of a federation.
• Assistance in the recruitment of technical leaders (i.e. Technical Directors) in the federations (if requested by the MA)

Confederations

• Assistance to the confederation of their region in technical development matters (if requested)
• Assistance in the alignment of FIFA’s technical development programmes with those of the confederations
• Potential involvement in confederation’s activities (i.e. members of expert panels, if requested by the confederation)
• Occasional attendance of FIFA/Confederations’ Technical Development coordination meetings

Other duties

As advised by the FIFA Global Football Development Division

Requirements

Specialised qualifications

• Broad knowledge of football development in the Oceania region
• Experience in the technical development of football
• Career as a player, coach and instructor (highest possible qualification in the region/country), experience as a Technical Director of a federation is a plus
• Familiar with FIFA’s and confederation’s development programmes
• Ability to plan, implement and follow up projects

Personal Ability

• Good organisational and analytical skills
• Administrative ability
• Good networking skills
• Flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to plan and prioritise
• Language skills (English; French would be a plus)
• Ability to listen, advise, guide and direct

Social Skills

• Intercultural competence
• Reliability
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Proactive attitude
• Well accepted in the region
• Strong personality
• Good presentation skills

Managerial Qualities

• Initiative
• Service oriented
• Well organised and structured working methods
• Ability to prepare, handle and monitor projects

To apply, all candidates should send the following information to [email protected]:

• Subject Line: Application – FIFA Technical Consultant
• Documents to Include; Letter of application highlighting relevant experience, up to date curriculum vitae
• Details of current remuneration
• Closure date: Sunday 10th of September