Training & Readiness Manager at FIFA -… · BR

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 POSITION

The Manager, Training & Readiness (Safety & Security) is responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing the tournament-wide capability-building, training and readiness programme for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. The role ensures that all safety and security personnel — including direct hires and supplier staff — meet defined competence, licensing and readiness standards prior to deployment.

The position establishes structured training frameworks, certification processes and exercise programmes to ensure operational preparedness across stadiums and non-competition sites. The role supports the creation of a sustainable safety and security legacy in Brazil through structured upskilling and professionalisation of the workforce.

• Conduct a comprehensive market capability and capacity analysis to identify gaps and risks related to the provision of staffed safety and security services • Identify applicable qualification, certification and licensing criteria within Brazil and its federal states relevant to guarding, stewarding, close protection and related disciplines • Design and implement a bespoke capability-building strategy for internal staff and external security suppliers • Design and deliver security training programmes tailored to specific roles (e.g. security guards, stewards, supervisors, managers, TSLOs/RSLOs and direct hires) • Develop and implement a structured training curriculum and training materials aligned with the Safety & Security Strategy and Operational Plan • Design, develop and implement analogue and digital training solutions, including instructor-led programmes, workshops and e-learning packages, ensuring scalable, accessible and role-specific learning delivery across all safety and security personnel • Define readiness criteria and certification processes for safety and security personnel prior to deployment • Establish systems to track workforce competence, training completion and deployment readiness across all official tournament sites • Coordinate and oversee joint exercises, table-top simulations, venue rehearsals and scenario-based drills to test operational response and inter-agency coordination • Design and implement programmes to ensure compliance with statutory qualification and licensing standards on site, including the development of quality control audit processes • Engage with safety and security suppliers to ensure that capability-building programmes are delivered effectively and that all personnel are trained before commencing work • Coordinate with other FWWC2027 functional areas to ensure alignment on policies, procedures and response protocols • Oversee the delivery and evaluation of drills, simulations and readiness exercises to ensure operational effectiveness • Identify training gaps and implement corrective actions through continuous improvement processes • Conduct on-site quality control audits to verify training completion, certification and operational competence • Support senior management and site management in verifying training-related supplier invoices and compliance documentation

YOUR PROFILE

Education • University degree in security management, education and training, public safety, risk management or a related field • Professional training qualification or certification (e.g. instructional design, adult learning, security training accreditation) is desirable

Experience • Experience in safety and security training, workforce readiness or operational preparedness roles • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering structured training programmes in large-scale operational environments • Experience coordinating exercises, simulations and multi-agency readiness activities • Familiarity with Brazilian licensing and qualification requirements in the security sector • Experience working with public security authorities and private security suppliers

Skills & Competencies • Strong instructional design and training delivery capability • Structured and analytical approach to readiness measurement and workforce tracking • Excellent organisational and project management skills • Ability to coordinate complex multi-stakeholder exercises and rehearsals • Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capability • Clear written and verbal communication skills • Advanced IT proficiency including MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word

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.