Open positions to work at FIDE
We have open the following positions to work at FIDE in our new office in Lausanne:
Marketing specialist
We are looking for a Marketing Specialist to be incorporated into our recently formed marketing department. The Candidate would join our current team to assist the CMCO in the development and implementation of marketing plans, commercial partnerships, and sponsorship recruitment and management.
This person should be a competent professional, well versed in specialized marketing concepts, principles and tactics. But he should also be a very creative person, enthusiastic, high-energetic and results-driven, able to detect and grasp new opportunities for chess and FIDE.
The goal is to deliver effective marketing programs that will help the growth of FIDE and our official events.
Desired knowledge and abilities:
-- Demonstrated success in corporate sponsorship, preferably in a non-profit environment.
-- Deep understanding and experience within the sports sponsorship industry.
-- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.
-- Experience in organising events.
-- Knowledge of chess and passion would be an advantage.
-- Strong analytical and project management skills.
-- Sales experience is a plus.
-- Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including copywriting skills, as well as high attention to detail.
-- Languages: Fluent English required. Work proficiency in French and Russian is an advantage.
Web editor / proofreader
We are looking for a web editor who demonstrates superlative proofreading and editing skills. The candidate should be a skilled writer and researcher, with an eye for detail and understanding of the special requirements of web writing.Responsibilities:
-- Drafting, reviewing and editing in English official correspondence, Notes verbales, various communications and support documents for sessions of the official meetings, ensuring delivery within established deadlines.
-- Providing support in the preparation of drafts and speaking notes in English for the Officers of the official events.
-- Providing assistance in drafting the minutes and reports of the official meetings.
-- Creating news articles for the official FIDE web site.
-- Other ad hoc administrative tasks as required.
Desired knowledge and abilities:
-- C2 Proficiency in English or BA/MA in English complemented by a demonstration of editing experience. A candidate must be able to proofread texts.
-- Excellent written and verbal skills in English. Knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.
-- Very good MS Office skills.
-- Familiarity with HTML, SEO, CSS, Wordpress, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and social media platforms.
-- Copywriting skills and experience in editing texts, adapting the style of the materials we receive from different sources and giving them a homogeneous style. Attention to detail.
Office assistant
We are looking for a responsible Office Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.
Candidates should be able to assist management and all company’s visitors by handling office tasks, providing polite and professional assistance via phone, mail, and e-mail, making reservations or travel arrangements, assisting with the organisation of the meetings, managing files, updating paperwork and other documents, maintaining supply inventory and performing other general office clerk duties and errands.
Desired knowledge and abilities:
-- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
-- Very good written and verbal skills in both English and French.
-- Very good MS Office skills.
-- Strong organisational and planning skills, independent working style.
-- Team player attitude, diplomacy and multicultural sensitivity, ability to work well under pressure and to learn quickly.
-- Readiness to travel, management of high workload and flexibility.