Competitive Ski Mountaineering is one of the fastest growing winter sports and will make its Olympic debut at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games in 2026, after an extremely successful performance at the Lausanne 2020 Youth Games. The ISMF is the international governing body for the sport and is opening a public offer for seeking candidates to fill the role of members for the new Audit Committee of the ISMF,
Job Profile:
According to the articles 3.3 and 3.4 of the rules of the Audit Committee of the ISMF:
- Preferably hold a university degree in accounting and/or auditing, or relevant experience in finance, risk management, or governance or related field;
- International perspective and experience;
- Ability to work collaboratively;
- Familiar with competitive ski mountaineering;
- Written and oral communication skills in English.
Audit Committee Regulation:
Audit Committee_transitory rules November_2023 – please note that the Audit Committee members can present proposals of implementations and modifications of such rules for approval by the Council.
About the ISMF:
Founded in 2007, the ISMF is the global governing body for competitive ski mountaineering. Since 2016, the organisation has been officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee. Its main goals are the promotion, regulation and development of the sport of ski mountaineering worldwide. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the ISMF’s membership consists of 47 national federations located in Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. The ISMF organizes ski mountaineering Senior and Youth World Cups, as well as Masters and World Championships. For the first time, ski mountaineering was a medal sport at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland, and has been included in the programme of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
Compensation:
The role has to be fulfilled on a voluntary basis (no compensation/salary) according to the budget 2023-2024 in force.
Candidates will be able to work remotely, no travels expected according to the budget in force.
Selection Process
Cover letter, CV, and references due by February 6, 2024.
Decision: meeting of the Council of the ISMF on February 27, 2024.
Target start date: March 1, 2024.
To apply:
For qualified and interested candidates, please send by February 6, 2024 to: jobs@ismf-ski.org;
- a motivation letter, expressing reasons behind interest in appointment;
- an updated Curriculum Vitae fully outlining relevant experience, qualifications and expertise
For a better use and treatment of the information it is recommended to attach the CV in PDF format.
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