The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) offers the position of a full-time World Para Powerlifting Competitions Manager (f/m/x) in a multi-cultural team at the IPC Headquarters in Bonn, Germany, starting in early 2025.
ABOUT THE IPC
At the IPC, we work as one team, aligned and focused on fulfilling our vision and mission.
The IPC’s vision is for an inclusive world through Para sport. We believe that Change Starts With Sport, and that the work of the Paralympic Movement is a catalyst for driving social inclusion and advancing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
The IPC, a purpose-driven non-profit association, is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. We oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games and serve as International Federation for five Para sports. We enjoy a positive working relationship with the IPC Governing Board, members of which are democratically elected every four years by the IPC General Assembly. Since 1989, we have been creating change through sport with the Paralympic Games and Paralympic athletes at our core.
The IPC seeks to use the influential global position of the Paralympic Movement and the growing profile of Para athletes to challenge the stigma attached to disability and empower social transformation.
ROLE
World Para Powerlifting (WPPO) is the department within the IPC responsible for the administration and growth of Para powerlifting worldwide. Para powerlifting is one of the biggest sports within the Paralympic Movement in terms of the number of participating athletes and countries. It was included in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, in 1964 and has remained on the programme ever since, growing into one of the biggest and most attractive sports. WPPO aims to inspire Para powerlifting from around the world through opportunities to develop and perform on the international stage.
The World Para Powerlifting Competitions Manager (f/m/x) is accountable to the Head of World Para Powerlifting. This position is responsible for driving and developing the WPPO competition portfolio and associated projects to enhance the high performance, entertainment and commercial value of the competitions.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing and overseeing all the administrative functions required to deliver the WPPO competition portfolio, including competition approvals and contract agreement with Local Organising Committees (LOCs).
- Reporting regularly on the progress of major competitions planning, preparation operations and evaluation to the Head of WPPO.
- Developing and maintaining operation requirements and guidelines for championships and competitions and managing knowledge transfer with existing and future LOCs of WPPO major events.
- Developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and co-ordinating with LOCs for the efficient planning and successful delivery of WPPO events in accordance with contractual milestones and deliverables, ensuring continued progress and successful management.
- Managing, monitoring and supporting sport technical delivery of WPPO major Championships and Regional Games.
- Managing the qualification criteria and entry standards for WPPO competitions.
- Developing the annual competition budget.
- Providing expertise and support to other sports projects and areas as required.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
For this position, we are looking for an energetic, open-minded individual with a passion to work as part of a team in a global sports organisation. The successful candidate has a self-starter mentality and is highly motivated, whilst being an excellent team player.
- Passion for the IPC’s vision, mission and values.
- Relevant experience or equivalent university degree in sport management, event management, or similar.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in an international, multi-cultural environment, with respect to and in the spirit of collaboration.
- A strong work ethic with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude, humility, and a passion for providing Para athletes with opportunities to showcase their abilities.
- Excellent organisational & administrative skills, and able to work across multiple projects and maintain deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in managing/leading staff and volunteers, and able to foster a positive and cooperative environment when working under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Confident and able to maintain a positive attitude when under pressure.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel internationally as required.
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in major Games and / or events, sport/event management environment (for example: Organising Committee, NOC/NPC, Sport Federation, current or former athlete).
- Proficiency in using MS Office (experience in event/sport-related programmes, databases and systems is an advantage).
- Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, CAD, or other design programmes.
- Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written skills (knowledge of other languages is an advantage).
Do you want to apply?
If you are interested and provide a good match with our requirements, please send your CV and cover letter in English and in pdf to wppojobs@paralympic.org.
For this position, we will review applications and interview candidates on a rolling basis.
The IPC is an equal opportunity employer, and we especially encourage individuals with a disability and members of minority groups to apply; we support the relocation process and provide transitional accessible accommodation. For further information on the IPC, please contact us or visit our website at
www.paralympic.org.
We look forward to your application!
