FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association, is the global governing body for football. With 211 affiliated member associations, FIFA is responsible for the organisation of the FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and a wide range of other international competitions and development programmes. The organisation is headquartered at the Home of FIFA in Zurich and operates regional offices across the globe, giving candidates the chance to work at the heart of international football governance.

FIFA Careers is the official recruitment portal for the organisation and lists permanent positions, fixed term contracts, and internship opportunities across a wide range of functions. Roles are advertised in areas such as legal affairs, governance, integrity, marketing, communications, competitions, football development, sustainability, finance, technology, and human resources. The breadth of openings reflects the scale of an organisation that oversees the world’s most popular sport.

The FIFA Internship Programme for Member Associations is one of the flagship early career pathways. It is designed for candidates from member associations who hold a university degree and have between one and three years of professional experience. Fluent English is required, and additional languages are a strong advantage given the global membership of the organisation. The programme provides exposure to FIFA operations in Zurich and supports the development of football administration capacity within member associations.

Internships at FIFA typically last between six and twelve months and are based in Zurich, with some placements in regional development offices. The organisation offers a modern working environment, opportunities for hybrid work where the role permits, and access to internal training and development resources. Interns work alongside senior practitioners on projects that touch every level of the global game.

Applications are made through the official FIFA Careers portal where all current openings are listed. Candidates create a profile, upload a curriculum vitae and a cover letter, and apply to specific roles. The portal allows candidates to set job alerts based on function, location, and contract type, which is useful for monitoring new openings as they are posted. FIFA reviews applications against the specific requirements of each role and shortlists candidates for interview, typically conducted in person in Zurich or by video conference.

The FISLA directory entry for FIFA is maintained as a reference and candidates should always consult the official FIFA jobs page for the most accurate and current list of vacancies, eligibility criteria, and deadlines.