International Olympic Committee (IOC)
The IOC is at the very heart of world sport, supporting every Olympic Movement stakeholder, promoting Olympism worldwide, and overseeing the regular celebration of the Olympic Games.
- Federations & Governing Bodies
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- 250-2000
The International Olympic Committee is the guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement.
A truly global organisation, it acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all Olympic stakeholders, including the athletes, the National Olympic Committees, the International Federations, Organising Committees for the Olympic Games, the Worldwide Olympic Partners and Olympic broadcast partners. It also collaborates with public and private authorities including the United Nations and other international organisations.
The vision of the International Olympic Committee is to Build a Better World through Sport.
IOC Mission
The mission of the IOC is to promote Olympism throughout the world and to lead the Olympic Movement.
The IOC as an organisation
Established in on 23 June 1894, the International Olympic Committee is a not-for-profit independent international organisation. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Olympic Capital, it is entirely privately funded and distributes 90 per cent of its revenues to the wider sporting movement, for the development of sport and athletes at all levels.
A truly global organisation, it acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all Olympic stakeholders, including the athletes, the National Olympic Committees, the International Federations, Organising Committees for the Olympic Games, the Worldwide Olympic Partners and Olympic broadcast partners. It also collaborates with public and private authorities including the United Nations and other international organisations.
The vision of the International Olympic Committee is to Build a Better World through Sport.
IOC Mission
The mission of the IOC is to promote Olympism throughout the world and to lead the Olympic Movement.
The IOC as an organisation
Established in on 23 June 1894, the International Olympic Committee is a not-for-profit independent international organisation. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Olympic Capital, it is entirely privately funded and distributes 90 per cent of its revenues to the wider sporting movement, for the development of sport and athletes at all levels.
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Expand your career possibilities
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that ensures the regular celebration of the Olympic Games, promotes the Olympic values and uses sport as an agent for positive social change around the world.
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience working in a movement that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries and unifies and inspires the world through sport.
Become a team player
Join a vibrant workforce made up of high-performing, dedicated, inspiring and passionate individuals willing to share their knowledge and support continuous professional development and training.
United in our diversity
Come and join an organisation where the spirit of inclusion, gender equality and diversity is embedded in its DNA and which focuses on what unites us – a passion for sport and its values. Work in a flexible and rewarding environment which offers competitive employee benefits and numerous incentives to live a sustainable, healthy and active life. By joining us, you become part of the Olympic Movement and help to build a better world through sport. You will have the opportunity to work with people of more than 70 nationalities.
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that ensures the regular celebration of the Olympic Games, promotes the Olympic values and uses sport as an agent for positive social change around the world.
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience working in a movement that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries and unifies and inspires the world through sport.
Become a team player
Join a vibrant workforce made up of high-performing, dedicated, inspiring and passionate individuals willing to share their knowledge and support continuous professional development and training.
United in our diversity
Come and join an organisation where the spirit of inclusion, gender equality and diversity is embedded in its DNA and which focuses on what unites us – a passion for sport and its values. Work in a flexible and rewarding environment which offers competitive employee benefits and numerous incentives to live a sustainable, healthy and active life. By joining us, you become part of the Olympic Movement and help to build a better world through sport. You will have the opportunity to work with people of more than 70 nationalities.
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Inclusion, diversity, gender equality and sustainability
Meet the IOC Young Leaders 2021-2024
