Published: 02 May 2024
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Permanent position
Fédération Internationale de Basketball
FIBA, with global headquarters in Mies/VD Switzerland, is the world governing body of basketball and an independent association formed by 212 National Basketball Federations throughout the world.
FIBA has a truly global reach with five Regional Offices worldwide to support National Federations in their efforts to develop Basketball on the ground. FIBA is a non-profit organisation and recognised as the ultimate authority in basketball by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre (E&VC) sets standards for basketball equipment and facilities, ensuring that they fulfil the strict requirements of high-level basketball competitions. It promotes the construction of basic indoor and outdoor facilities, while actively encouraging the refurbishment of older ones. The objective is to attain a high standard of quality, safety and technology, for the athletes, for the public, as well as for the media, whose demands are ever-growing.
In this role, the Equipment & Venue Centre Associate will report to the Equipment & Venue Senior Associate and will work in close cooperation with colleagues from the E&VC team at the FIBA House of Basketball in Mies.
The role entails managing the technical approval process for new equipment and software products, including developing and enhancing test methods in collaboration with suppliers and institutes. This also includes updating documentation and staying connected to industry innovations. Additionally, you will coordinate onsite testing to encourage the use of approved equipment in competitions and advocate for high-quality venue standards. Working closely with Test Institutes, ensuring testing quality, and expanding the network of Test Institutes are also key responsibilities. Proactivity, reliability, project management, analytical, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
Your Key Responsibilities will include:
Equipment approval:
Competition equipment and venue:
Test Institute management:
Other:
Experience and skills required:
Required languages:
Fluent written and spoken English.
Any other languages are a plus, particularly French and Spanish.
Start date: As soon as possible
Please apply to the attention of Ms Cynthia Peris via jobup only.
The selection process will start end of May 2024