Afghan National Women’s Team - Project Coordinator

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 and support us on our mission. THE POSITION The Project Coordinator will support the effective planning, administration and delivery of the Afghan Women’s National Team (AWNT) programme. The role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day project activities, logistics, documentation, communications, reporting and operational support across camps, matches, meetings, and stakeholder engagement. The Project Coordinator will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the programme runs smoothly, professionally and with strong attention to player and staff welfare. These are your key tasks: Support day-to-day project coordination, administration and delivery. Maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, risk registers and reports. Prepare meetings, briefings, presentations, minutes and follow-up actions. Manage document storage and keep key information accurate and up to date. Coordinate logistics including travel, accommodation, transport, venues and equipment. Liaise with FIFA teams, stakeholders, suppliers and service providers. Maintain team, player, registration and travel records. Support visa, immigration, accreditation and player release processes. Coordinate support staff and ensure alignment across key functions. Help maintain a safe, respectful and player-centred environment. Provide on-site support during camps, matches and tournaments. Keep players and staff informed with clear schedules and logistics updates. Identify operational risks, support contingency planning and escalate issues promptly. Foster a positive, organised and collaborative team environment. Communicate with players and staff in a professional, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed way. Support evaluations, capture lessons learned and improve operational processes. Support budget tracking, invoices and expense documentation. Support strategic planning and long-term development of AWU. Support the elevation, visibility and narrative of AWNT across international football, media, and humanitarian spaces. Support all content creation, storytelling, press relations, and digital communication. Support media representation and ensuring alignment of safeguarding standards for players. Support sponsorship visibility and stakeholder communication. YOUR PROFILE 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: Experience in project coordination, team management, operations, administration or event delivery Experience in women’s football, women’s sport team environments Experience in sport, football, national teams, international events or high-performance settings Experience and knowledge of Afghan culture, communities or diaspora contexts is advantageous Experience working with refugees, displaced communities, diaspora communities or people affected by conflict, preferably in a sport Experience with FIFA, confederations, member associations, clubs or international sporting bodies Experience in communications, media relations, digital content, storytelling or public relations, ideally within sport, social impact or international settings Safeguarding training or willingness to complete certification Valid police/background check or willingness to obtain one before appointment Qualification in administration, project management, sport or event management, business or commerce Fluent in English Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel / SharePoint Ability to shape sensitive, player-centred narratives while upholding safeguarding, consent, privacy and duty-of-care standards Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Able to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines and stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments Flexible, adaptable and solutions focused Strong understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and duty of care Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and player-centred working Able to work effectively with diverse cultural, social and professional backgrounds Professional, discreet, reliable and trustworthy Willing to travel internationally and adapt to different contexts PERKS & BENEFITS The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters. 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.