Sustainability & Human Rights Management – FIFA World Cup 26™ (All Host Cities)
FIFA World Cup 2026
On-site
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At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework
ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.
INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority/decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.
VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework
ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.
INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority/decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.
VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
Main Activities and Responsibilities
Reporting organisationally to the Head of Human Rights, the Sustainability and Human Rights Venue Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 SHR team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA SHR team and other key individuals responsible for delivering SHR programs and services at their FWC26 Venue.
The main responsibilities and oversights of the Sustainability and Human Rights Venue Manager for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
The main responsibilities and oversights of the Sustainability and Human Rights Venue Manager for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
- Provide Sustainability and Human Rights advice and support to all Functional Areas
- Coordinate awareness activations at the venue
- Document best practices and lessons learned related to Sustainability and Human Rights
- Manage the Sustainability and Human Rights team at the venue
- Assist with incident liaison for any Safeguarding complaints raised in Stadiums
- Act as On-site liaison for any sustainability and human rights suppliers, contractors, or visitors
- Inspect the venue for accessibility service gaps and coordinate solutions with relevant Functional Areas
- Assist with in-stadium incident triage efforts
- Represent SHR function at venue meetings and planning
Your Profile
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in social sciences, inclusive design, human rights, equality, diversity and/or international relations
- Equivalent professional experience in sustainability, human rights, ESG, major events, or compliance roles will be considered.
Work Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of work experience working on social issues.
- Practical work familiarity with SHR issues
- Project management experience
- Strong attention to detail and deadlines
- Skilled written and verbal communicator
Language
- Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
Technology
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
Equal Opportunities
FIFA26 is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.