International Relations Assistant - Maternity Cover
- Application Deadline: Sept. 10, 2026
- Nyon
- Hybrid
Job information
Division/Unit: National Associations / N.A. International Relations
Contract type: Max-term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
Start date: ASAP
End date: 15/04/2027
Main goal
The International Relations Assistant supports the daily operations of the National Associations International Relations unit, including the UEFA Together programme. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, and involves performing administrative tasks such as processing emails and invoices and organising travel and visas for youth tournaments. UEFA Together is a development programme aimed at strengthening confederations and their member associations through knowledge exchanges, youth football development projects and partnerships with UEFA member associations
Key responsibilities
- Providing administrative support for the daily operations of the National Associations International Relations unit and the UEFA Together programme
- Coordinating logistics and visas for youth tournaments
- Preparing documents relating to UEFA Together activities
- Supporting the implementation of UEFA Together projects and events when required
- Providing on-site support during UEFA Friendship Cup tournaments
- Supporting the creation of external publications relating to UEFA Together
- Organising travel arrangements for consultants
- Maintaining an overview of all key events in a yearly calendar
- Maintaining an up-to-date contact list of stakeholders
Great Place to Work
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Access UEFA's thrilling football events
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Get access to different health and well-being activities
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Enjoy our amazing campus offering numerous sports opportunities
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Get financial support for your health insurance costs
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Taste great food at our restaurant and benefit from a meal contribution
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Park with ease using our free parking spaces
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience:
- from 1 to 3 years two to three years' experience in an administrative role in an international environment
Education:
- Bachelor's or equivalent qualification
Languages:
- Bilingual French/English
Other requirements:
- Experience performing general administrative tasks
- Team player
- Good spoken and written communication skills
- Knowledge of and experience working with SAP
- Client-orientated with strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Understanding of basic financial tools and financial reporting
- MS Office
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About the company
UEFA – the Union of European Football Associations – is the game's governing body in Europe. It is a representative democracy, and is the umbrella organisation for 55 national football associations across Europe.
Our objectives are, among other things, to deal with all questions relating to European football, to promote football in a spirit of unity, solidarity, peace, understanding and fair play, without any discrimination on the basis of politics, race, religion, gender or any other reason, to safeguard the values of European football, to maintain relations with all stakeholders involved in European football, and to support and safeguard its member associations for the overall well-being of the European game.
We have a clear vision: a united European football family working together to improve enjoyment of the game.
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2. Online interview Our first interaction usually takes place online – either live or via a short recorded video. This helps us both to learn more about each other.
3. Face-to-face interviewDepending on the role, we conduct in person or online interviews and assessments where you can showcase your skills and personality.
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