Safeguarding & Anti-Discrimination Venue Manager, Match Day Only
Job Description
Safeguarding & Anti-Discrimination Venue Manager, Match Day Only
Department: EVS - Match Day Only
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: San Francisco
Description
THE POSITION
This role will act as the consistent central point of contact and be responsible for venue specific implementation of safeguarding, anti-discrimination and inclusion matters on match days in line with the strategy, policy and procedures at the FWC26 to ensure a safe football experience for everyone.
The main responsibilities of the SAM at each venue, for the FWC26 include:
- Serve as the lead contact for safeguarding and anti-discrimination inclusion matters across the designated stadium across all match days.
- On matchdays, support a small group of Volunteers in performing duties designated by the Sustainability and Human Rights Venue Manager and report back on all activities at the end of shift.
- On Match Day, liaise with stadium security, fan operations, CARE Team, SVM and SHR central team to respond and assist with resolution of issues or complaints related to anti-discrimination and safeguarding.
- Provide case management reports to the Stadium SHR Venue Manager for concerns related to children or adults under the FWC26 Stadium Code of Conduct, FIFA’s Safeguarding & Anti-discrimination Code of Conduct (Accredited Individuals) & FIFA’s Code of Ethics.
Anti-Discrimination Programme Implementation
- Support venue-level implementation of the FWC26 Anti-Discrimination Policy, including:
- Support the CARE Team in conflict awareness and rapid engagement.
- Support the readiness of PSA Security regarding the identification of (non-) offensive, (non-)political and (non-) discriminatory fan material.
- Perform a check of all fan materials inside the stadium bowl and alert SVM and security personnel of alleged political, offensive and/or discriminatory flags, banners, posters or other fan material.
Safeguarding Programme Implementation
Support venue-level implementation of the FWC26 Safeguarding Plan including:
- Collaboration with Safety & Security teams to implement Lost or Missing Children Policy and Procedures.
- To identify, prevent and / or mitigate safeguarding risks during the matchday.
- Respond to reports of safeguarding incidents or concerns and coordinate actions in line with Stadium procedures.
Case Management:
- Input information into the case management systems for victims of harassment, abuse, trafficking, or other welfare concerns (e.g., missing children).
- Work with SVM to coordinate referrals out to statutory authorities in host cities as required.
- Submit report to SVM for notification to FWC26 SHR Team of all reports relating to Safeguarding and Anti-discrimination.
YOUR PROFILE
Education & Qualifications
- Qualifications in safeguarding, human rights or public protection or demonstrable knowledge and practical experience in a related occupation.
- Minimum requirements:
• Demonstrable practical experience in the field of security, public protection, human rights, civil rights, anti-discrimination and safeguarding.
• Communication skills and experience in working in multi-cultural environments.
• Knowledge on how to recognize behaviors that are discriminatory and harmful to children and adults and understanding the impact of abusive behavior;
• Ability to work professionally, confidentially and consistently in an area where emotionally distressing and sensitive issues and cases may arise.
• Knowledge about the Host Cities legal and socio-cultural context, government guidelines and national frameworks on anti-discrimination and safeguarding;
• Clear understanding of the protective service roles and responsibilities of statutory authorities/agencies in the Host Cities;
• Experience and clear understanding of confidentiality in potentially distressing survivor-centered, trauma-informed case management and referrals to relevant authorities/agencies in the Host Cities.
- Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools