FIFA seeks Accessibility Coordinator for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ (USA, Miami)

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Accessibility Coordinator for the  FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be to:    

  • Coordinate development of policies and procedures on disability and accessibility across the organization with an emphasis on digital accessibility.
  • Provide project management and planning assistance in order to ensure an accessible FIFA World Cup 2026™ for people with disabilities and people with limited mobility.  
  • Audit or assist with auditing of official FIFA World Cup 2026™ sites for compliance with relevant laws, rules, regulations and requirements..   
  • Contribute to development and delivery of training and training materials for internal and external stakeholders on disability and accessibility related topics.
  • Coordinate and manage special projects, meetings, workshops and site visits.
  • Liaise with host cities, country offices and others to support development and delivery of disability and accessibility initiatives.
  • Coordinate and oversee development and delivery of required reports and documentation.
  • Liaise with functional areas to ensure disability and accessibility considerations are taken into account and coordinated across the organization.
  • Provide administrative support to the Human Rights and Antidiscrimination team.

Candidate profile:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social sciences, inclusive design, human rights, equality, diversity and/or international relations
  • A minimum of 2 years of work experience working on accessibility issues for persons with disabilities; digital accessibility experience ideal.
  • Practical work familiarity with disability legislation in the Host Countries and international accessibility standards for people with disabilities and people with limited mobility;   
  • Project management experience
  • Strong attention to detail and deadlines
  • Skilled written and verbal communicator
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written). Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
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Job details

On site
Fixed-term contract
Full time
Salary not specified
United States

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