Take the chance to work for the Organization in charge of **delivering one of the biggest and most prestigious events in sport field!** Feel the Olympic and Paralympic energy joining us at Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, leaving a mark in the sport history! **BREAK THE ICE!** **Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026** is the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games of 2026, carrying on the organization, promotion and communication of the sporting and cultural events related to the next Winter Games. We are driven by the following values**: respect, determination, legacy, engagement and sustainability.** Milano Cortina 2026 will be the first large-scale Olympics in history: 13 Olympic venues, 21 provincial capitals, 2,300 municipalities directly involved, over an area of 22,000 square km. The Milano Cortina 2026 Organizing Committee has been established in 2019 with the purpose of organizing Olympic and Paralympic Games in compliance with the Host City Contract signed jointly by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the two cities of Milano and Cortina and the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI). Furthermore, the Italian Paralympic Committee, the Regions of Lombardy and Veneto, as well as the Autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano/Bozen are all partners in this major national-level project, with the support of the Italian Government. **Position**:
He/she will support the Sustainability & Impact Area and other FAs involved, in the following activities: - Maintain monitoring of the implementation of the GEDI Assessment Tool (Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) and support the different functions in moving forward.
- Monitor the activities of the Sustainability & Impact Area to ensure compliance with the Olympic Host Contract and Master Schedule, with a focus on human rights, diversity,



gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding.
- Support the implementation of specific initiatives aimed at reducing human rights risks (e.g., health and safety, environment, safeguarding, labor) in any OCOG activity, as outlined in the Sustainability and Legacy Strategy.
- Support the training and communication activities focused on Human Rights.
- Assist with the implementation of the Due Diligence (Dialogo Strutturato) process within the riskiest supply chains.
- Support the implementation of actions related to the employment and inclusion of people with disabilities under Italian Law No. 68/99.
- Assist in the implementation of the OCOG’s grievance mechanism (“Reporting and Management of Human Rights Violations during Games Time"), in accordance with IOC Joint Integrity Unit guidelines and directives, and promote it among different target groups.
- Contribute to and ensure continuous monitoring of human rights, gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding performance, as well as its reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to ensuring the implementation of the integrated management system for sustainability reporting and the measurement of the Games’ positive impact.
- Support the implementation of the Olympic Truce Program. **Implementation of Games Plan Activities (20% of the time)**: - Monitor the Master Schedule for human rights aspects.




- Oversee the Due Diligence process with Licensing.
- Monitor the implementation of the GEDI Assessment Tool.
- Conduct training and communication activities during the Games Plan. **Implementation of Games Plan Activities (80% of the time)**: - Support the definition and implementation of the procedure for "Reporting and Management of Human Rights Violations during Games Time". **Requirements**: - A degree-level education, preferably in humanities and/or law.
- Previous experience in a human rights approach, preferably within the sports sector (e.g., safeguarding, grievance mechanisms, etc.).
- Knowledge of Italian legislation related to human rights, gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, with specific emphasis on the sports sector.
- Proficiency in computer skills: PowerPoint, Excel, Smartsheet (preferred).
- Fluent in English, with proficiency in a second language being an advantage.
- Ability to use initiative and carry out tasks with mínimal supervision from senior managers.
- Strong project management skills, ideally with a proven track record in managing activities related to Human Rights and DE&I;, with a specific managerial and technical focus on these areas.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and well-structured presentations (both formal and informal).
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, gather relevant information, evaluate data, and develop appropriate solutions swiftly and thoroughly.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to create innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues, especially in emergency situations. **Ot

📌 Human Rights Manager (Fixed-term Contract) (Milano)
🏢 Milano Cortina 2026
📍 Milano