The International Fencing Federation (FIE) is the organisation which governs the sport of fencing worldwide.The FIE has 157 affiliated member federations all over the world, and fencing is an Olympic sport since 1896. The FIE establishes the rules to which international competitions must be organised and oversees their implementation. FIE is seeking its Head of competitions.
- Title: FIE Head of competitions
- FIE Department: Sport
- Type of contract: part-time position, open contract
- Work location: Remote
- Start date: end of February 2025
- Line supervisor: FIE CEO and Executive Committee
Main Responsibilities
1. FIE Calendar (in collaboration with Sport technology and administration manager)
- Preparation of the FIE competition calendar, coordination with the Calendar working group, confederations and organisers.
- Management of modifications to the calendar with Calendar working group and confederations.
2. FIE competitions
2a. World Cups and Grand Prix
- Proposal of the DT presidents/Event Managers for GP events.
- Proposal of allocations of the FIE supervisors for each World Cup.
- Verification of the final invitations sent by organising federations.
2b. World Championships
- Planning, preparation and delivery of the FIE world championships.
- Direction and guidance to the local organising committee to ensure full compliance with the handbook of regulations and other FIE regulations.
- Approval of all technical installations and plans, field of play, transport schedules and list of service providers, establishment of the competition schedule.
- Proposal of the composition of the DT, coordination with the relevant FIE commissions for lists of officials and referees to be appointed.
- Verification of invitations sent by organising federations.
- If appointed as President of DT, runs and supervises the competitions, coordinates with the officials and FIE Chief of Protocol.
2c. Other FIE events
- Coordination with the confederations for lists of officials and referees to be appointed.
- Verification of the final invitations sent by organising federations.
- Review of reports.
3. Reporting and proposals
- Review of the main information from supervisors/DT/event managers reports.
- Establishment of statistics and reporting on events
- Proposals to modify the FIE handbooks and organisation rules
Requirements
- Fluency in both French and English, excellent written and verbal communication. Spanish would be an asset.
- Proven experience (minimum 3 years), in different roles, in the organisation of international fencing competitions.
- Excellent knowledge of fencing, FIE rules, handbooks of regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Management experience and skills
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Availability to travel.
- Detail-oriented.
Application and documents
- To be sent by e-mail to info@fie.ch
- Deadline: 6 February 2025
- A CV and covering letter
- A copy of diplomas and qualifications
- A copy of work certificates and any letters of recommendation