Head of the Table Tennis Integrity Unit Greater Lausanne, Switzerland Area

The Position

The ITTF is entering an important new phase in the development of its integrity framework. Following the adoption of the new ITTF Constitution in May 2026, the Federation is implementing a series of governance reforms designed to further strengthen the independence, effectiveness and institutional capacity of its integrity function.

As part of this process, ITTF intends to strengthen and progressively expand the capabilities of the Table Tennis Integrity Unit (TTIU), ensuring that it is appropriately resourced to fulfil its responsibilities.

Working within the independent integrity framework established by the ITTF Constitution, the successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership to the TTIU and contribute to the continued development of a robust, credible and appropriately resourced integrity function for international table tennis.

The Head of the Table Tennis Integrity Unit is responsible for leading and managing the Table Tennis Integrity Unit as the ITTF’s permanent and operationally independent body for integrity matters within its constitutional mandate.

The Head of the TTIU must ensure that all work of the Unit is carried out independently, confidentially, fairly, lawfully, and in accordance with due process, while protecting the integrity of table tennis and prioritising the safety and dignity of affected persons, particularly in safeguarding and safe sport matters.

The Head of the TTIU shall lead the Unit in relation to matters including, but not limited to:

Competition manipulation, betting-related and other sport-integrity manipulations affecting the integrity of competition;

safeguarding and safe sport matters, including harassment, abuse, exploitation, violence, retaliation, and related misconduct;

other sport-integrity manipulations affecting the integrity of competition;

intelligence gathering, risk assessment, prevention, awareness, education, and case management within the TTIU’s mandate; and any other integrity matter expressly allocated to the TTIU by the ITTF Constitution or applicable Regulations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should demonstrate the following essential qualifications and experience:

significant professional experience in sport integrity, investigations, anti-doping, safe sport, disciplinary proceedings, regulatory enforcement, compliance, ethics, law enforcement, intelligence, anti-corruption, betting integrity, or a closely related field;

proven experience leading or managing sensitive investigations, complaints, intelligence, or case-management processes;

strong understanding of procedural fairness, due process, confidentiality, evidence handling, witness management, and investigative independence;

experience dealing with safeguarding, harassment, abuse, exploitation, violence, retaliation, or other sensitive misconduct matters;

demonstrated ability to manage confidential information, high-risk cases, and politically sensitive matters with independence, judgement, and discretion;

understanding of sport governance, international federations, disciplinary frameworks, athlete rights, and the international sport regulatory environment;

capacity to design and implement prevention, awareness, education, and training programmes;

experience working with external experts, investigators, legal counsel, safeguarding professionals, betting-monitoring providers, or law-enforcement/regulatory agencies;

leadership, management, drafting, analytical, and communication skills;

excellent command of English, including the ability to prepare clear investigative reports, referral documents, risk assessments, policies, and institutional reports; and integrity, independence, impartiality, and professional

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following would be considered an advantage:

legal qualification, investigation qualification, safeguarding qualification, compliance certification, law-enforcement background, or equivalent professional credentials;

experience within an international federation, national federation, sport integrity unit, anti-doping organisation, ombuds office, law-enforcement agency, disciplinary tribunal, or regulatory authority;

knowledge of the Olympic and Paralympic sport movement;

knowledge of match manipulation, betting markets, betting monitoring, intelligence analysis, and competition integrity risks;

experience in trauma-informed practice, child safeguarding, human rights-based investigation methods, or victim/survivor-centred procedures;

experience developing policies, regulations, codes of conduct, operating procedures, reporting systems, or education programmes;

experience working across different jurisdictions, legal cultures, languages, and institutional environments;

additional working languages relevant to international table tennis;

familiarity with data protection, whistleblower protection, digital evidence, online abuse, cyber investigations, and secure case-management systems; and understanding of international sport competition structures, stakeholders, and governance environment.

Core Competencies

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

independence and courage of judgement;

discretion and confidentiality;

fairness, impartiality, and respect for due process;

trauma-informed and victim-sensitive judgement;

strong analytical and evidentiary reasoning;

ability to operate under pressure and in politically sensitive environments;

sound prioritisation and risk-management skills;

excellent written and oral communication;

cultural awareness and emotional intelligence;

ability to work across jurisdictions and with diverse stakeholders;

practical leadership and team-management ability;

institutional maturity and sound governance judgement;

a strong sense of accountability, including ownership of decisions, actions and outcomes; and commitment to protecting the integrity, safety, and credibility of table

Appointment Authority

The Head of the Table Tennis Integrity Unit shall be appointed by the Integrity Supervisory Board following an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process, with independence vetting conducted by the Nominations Committee, in accordance with the ITTF Constitution and applicable Regulations.

Reporting Line

The Head of the Table Tennis Integrity Unit shall report institutionally to the Integrity Supervisory Board. The Table Tennis Integrity Unit (“TTIU”) is a permanent and operationally independent integrity function of the ITTF. Its assessments, investigations, intelligence activities, case-management decisions, provisional measures within its competence, and referrals shall be conducted free from instruction, interference, filtering, obstruction, or improper influence.

Independence, Conflicts of Interest, and Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy the independence requirements applicable to the Head of the TTIU under the ITTF Constitution and applicable Regulations and shall undergo independence vetting by the Nominations Committee.

Candidates must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest, including but not limited to:

current or recent roles within ITTF political or administrative bodies;

current or recent roles within Member Associations, Continental Federations, professional clubs, leagues, event organisers, betting entities, commercial partners, or other organisations connected to table tennis;

personal, financial, professional, or family relationships reasonably capable of affecting, or being perceived to affect, the candidate’s independence or impartiality;

prior involvement in matters likely to fall within the TTIU’s jurisdiction; and any circumstance that may reasonably call into question the candidate’s independence, impartiality, confidentiality, or suitability.

Term and Conditions of Appointment

The Head of the TTIU shall be appointed on terms that preserve functional independence, confidentiality, and operational autonomy.

Term

The appointment shall be for a fixed term of four (4) years from the date of appointment. The term shall be independent from, and not aligned with, the ITTF electoral cycle.

Remuneration

The position carries a competitive annual gross remuneration with the precise level determined on the basis of objective criteria, including the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, location and final contractual arrangements, together with any applicable benefits in accordance with ITTF policies.

Location and working arrangements

The location of the position shall be determined having regard to the profile of the successful candidate and the operational needs of the TTIU. Remote or hybrid working arrangements may be considered, subject to applicable employment, tax, social-security, immigration, data-protection and other legal requirements in the relevant jurisdiction. The role will require availability for international travel and attendance at ITTF meetings as necessary.

Contractual status

The successful candidate shall be employed or otherwise engaged through an appropriate and legally compliant contractual arrangement having regard to the candidate's location and applicable law. Any such arrangement shall preserve the functional independence, confidentiality, operational autonomy and security of tenure of the Head of the TTIU in accordance with the ITTF Constitution.

Reporting line and independence

The Head of the TTIU shall report institutionally to the ISB and shall exercise independent authority over the operational management of the TTIU within its constitutional and regulatory mandate.

Application Requirements

Candidates should submit:

curriculum vitae;

cover letter explaining their suitability for the role and understanding of the independence requirements of the TTIU;

statement of relevant experience in investigations, integrity, safeguarding, safe sport, regulatory enforcement, or related fields;

declaration of independence and declaration of conflicts of interest;

shortlisted candidates may be requested to provide the names and contact details of up to three professional referees; and any additional information requested by the Integrity Supervisory Board or Nominations Committee.

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding Commitment

The ITTF is committed to integrity, fairness, inclusion, safe sport, non-discrimination, and the protection of all participants in table tennis. Applications are encouraged from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, regions, and genders. The selection process shall be conducted on the basis of merit, competence, independence, integrity, and suitability for the role.

Deadline for applications: Friday, 13 November 2026 at 23:59 CET