FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
The Safety & Security Planning Coordinator supports the Senior Manager, Safety & Security Planning and Operations in the delivery of integrated planning, coordination and operational readiness activities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.
The role provides structured project coordination, administrative and communication support across the Safety & Security department, acting as a central point for task tracking, documentation management and inter-functional communication. The position ensures that planning processes are organised, documented and delivered to a high professional standard in both Portuguese and English.
The Coordinator contributes to departmental efficiency, consistency and quality by preparing high-standard materials, tracking central deliverables and supporting cross-functional collaboration throughout all phases of the tournament.
- Support the Senior Manager in coordinating the integrated operational planning process across stadiums, non-competition sites and ancillary events
- Act as a central coordination point for planning-related tasks within the Safety & Security department
- Track central task completion, deadlines and deliverables across workstreams, ensuring visibility and timely follow-up
- Support communication between the Safety & Security function and other FIFA functional areas
- Prepare, coordinate and document planning meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking and follow-up action tracking
- Draft and format planning documents, reports, presentations and briefing materials in both Portuguese and English
- Provide small translation tasks as required to ensure clarity and consistency across bilingual documentation and/or in meetings
- Prepare high-quality materials in Word, Excel and PowerPoint to support senior management and departmental reporting
- Maintain structured documentation control, version management and file organisation across planning workstreams
- Provide general administrative support to the Senior Manager and the wider Safety & Security department
- Support preparation of operational frameworks, planning matrices and readiness tracking tools
- Assist in the preparation of procurement documentation, scopes of work and planning summaries where required
- Contribute to the consolidation of information for reporting to senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Provide flexible support to other Safety & Security workstreams as required during peak planning and operational phases
Education
- Higher education in project management, business administration, security management or a related field
- Certification or training in project coordination, administration or a security-relevant field is desirable
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination, planning support or administrative roles within complex operational environments; alternatively comparable experience in a security-relevant field
- Experience supporting multi-stakeholder planning processes
- Experience preparing professional documentation and presentations for senior management
- Experience working in bilingual (Portuguese–English) environments is highly desirable
Certifications & Requirements:
- Right to work in Brazil.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is the greatest women’s sporting event on the planet, showcasing the best players in the world on the biggest stage. In 2027, history will be made as Brazil welcomes the tournament to South America for the first time ever.
This landmark event will unite the world through an unprecedented celebration of women's football, inspiring billions of fans across the globe. As we prepare to host teams and supporters from every corner of the world, we’re looking for passionate, talented individuals to be part of history and help deliver an unforgettable tournament.
Join us and play your role in making FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ a truly extraordinary experience that celebrates and elevates women’s football.
