Intern – Member Associations Support (Paris)

About the role

This internship supports the Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer within FIFA's Member Associations department, based in Paris. You will assist the team in operational, administrative and project‑related tasks while gaining exposure to international football development initiatives across Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to the Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer and the Paris team.
• Conduct research, prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes and project documentation.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate logistics for Member Association delegations visiting the Paris office.
• Assist in organising meetings, workshops, official missions and capacity‑building seminars.
• Support the development and implementation of football development projects in Africa in collaboration with other FIFA departments.
• Help improve services to Member Associations through collaboration with external stakeholders and internal divisions.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sports Management, Law, Business, International Relations or a related field.
• Strong organisational, communication and analytical abilities.
• Proactive, reliable, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and interest in football development.
• Fluent in English; additional FIFA languages (French, Arabic, Spanish) are a plus.
• Willingness to travel when required and availability to work from the Paris office four days a week.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for the world’s governing body of football and contribute to meaningful development projects.
• Up to one day of home‑office per week and a home‑office allowance.
• Language courses, continuous learning programmes and internal mobility opportunities.
• Relocation assistance and a supportive, multicultural work environment.