As a non-profit foundation recently founded in Lausanne, the ITA has been built around a solid core of scientific, technical, legal and administrative skills. In this context, speaking of a young and dynamic atmosphere is not just a rhetorical formula, but a real commitment. Today, we are proud to employ dedicated staff with unique profiles from all over the world. The ITA aims to provide a healthy and motivating working environment in which talent can develop.
The ITA is committed to creating equal opportunities for its staff with zero tolerance regarding gender-based discrimination. We practice an equal pay policy in line with the methodology and principles of the Equal Pay Foundation.
The ITA Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Department is now looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) position for the role of:
Role description
The ITA I&I Officer will be responsible for the delivery of a robust intelligence-driven anti-doping program including both the collection, analysis, dissemination, and actioning of intelligence, and the conduct of evidence-based fact-finding inquiries into potential or alleged violations of anti-doping regulations in an independent, impartial, and confidential manner.
The ITA I&I Officer will work closely with all members of the ITA I&I Department and other ITA Departments and staff and will regularly collaborate with other I&I stakeholders, law enforcement and other entities as need be. Furthermore, they will establish and continually enhance a global network of confidential information sources to implement effective intelligence-led processes and investigative methods aimed at achieving results through high performance anti-doping activities.
Key responsibilities
Skills and experience required
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: 17 February 2025
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland; or to be defined
Please e-mail your motivation letter and CV to [email protected] and indicate in the email subject title “Surname, First Name – I&I Officer”.
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ITA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
Doping Control Officers (DCOs) and Blood Collection Officers (BCOs) are responsible for the urine and blood sample collection from athletes as part of an anti-doping program managed by the International Testing Agency. The DCOs and BCOs may be involved in Out-of-Competition sample collection or In-Competition delivering the testing program at international events.
Currently, the ITA is only accepting expressions of interest from independent and experienced BCOs who wish to carry out testing on behalf of the ITA. Applicants may submit an application via the dedicated form to be found in the BCO section below.
Blood Collection Officers (BCOs) are professionally trained, qualified and experienced phlebotomists. BCOs are required to collect blood samples in accordance with WADA’s International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI). This involves collaborating with a Doping Control Officer on testing missions to collect blood samples from athletes and ensuring the correct aftercare procedures are conducted.
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