FARE seeks external consultant

The Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network – UEFA's partner in the campaign to eliminate racism from football – has launched an open tender to seek an external consultant who can advise on future development of the network.

Skills, insight and passion needed
If you can demonstrate the skills, insight and passion to help, FARE offers you the satisfaction of knowing you will have made your mark in assisting football take on the challenges of fighting discrimination and promoting equality.

An opportunity
This opportunity to work closely with football fans, Europe-wide NGOs and stakeholders of European football comes as the network looks to ensure it is meeting the needs of all stakeholders, is organised to meet funding commitments, and is identifying new areas of activity. Piara Powar, director of FARE UK members Kick It Out, said: "Collectively, FARE's activities at national and international level, lobbying policy makers and national governments, means we are well known across the continent.

Grasp of issues and debates
"We're looking to appoint an experienced consultant who can help take us forward. An interest in the game would be helpful, but a grasp of the current issues and debates on the race and equality agendas in Europe and how they relate to football is more important.

Meeting key partners
"The role will involve undertaking a maximum of 25 days' work, which includes travelling to meet key partners. It will be hard but rewarding work, the benefits of which you will be able to follow."

The full tender specification can be downloaded here. Further information about FARE can be found at farenet.org. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 13th February.