Sustainability Project Manager (fixed-term contract – 1 year) - (Geneva - Switzerland)

Maternity Leave replacement

With a vision to accelerate sustainability in motor sport, the Sustainability Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the FIA Environmental Strategy 2020-2030.

MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The focus on this role will be on the follow-up and reporting on the progress of the strategy, the management of the organisation's carbon footprint and the development of a training programme for FIA members. In particular, the role will be structured around the following assignments:

• Implement the FIA Environmental Strategy 2020–2030, including budget, communication, partnerships, reporting and internal/external stakeholders.

• Assist in the management of the FIA Environment and Sustainability Commission and support its working groups.

• Develop a training programme for the FIA’s 245 worldwide Members aimed at increasing internal capacity and expertise in environmental sustainability.

• Follow-up on the FIA Administration’s carbon footprint reduction measures.

• Coordinate end-of-year reporting on the different actions implemented in 2020 and their impact.

• Develop and execute communication plans and strategies around FIA environmental projects and programmes aimed at increasing internal and external visibility.

PROFILE:

• Graduate or post-graduate degree in environmental management or a related field (such as carbon management, energy, etc.).


• 5–10 PQE in sustainability/environmental strategy implementation, with significant experience in the sports sector strongly desirable.


• Proven and successful experience in carbon footprint management, environmental management systems (ISO14001) and sustainability reporting (GRI).


• Excellent command of English and French, a third language would be an asset.


• Understanding of key sustainability concepts and tools such as Life Cycle Analysis and Circular Economy.


• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office).


• Customer focused and service-oriented approach, with excellent coordination and organisational skills.


• Ability to work in a complex, political, demanding, and dynamic working environment.


• Ability to develop strong and respectful relations with multiple partners in a multicultural environment.

The FIA is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religion or ethnicity, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organisation.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.