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International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

To lead the Paralympic Movement, using Para sport to transform society and create a more inclusive world for all.

Bonn, Germany
50 - 200 employees

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Expert insight from the Global Sports team, shaped by deep knowledge of the sports industry.

The Global Sports team

Joining the IPC means contributing to a global movement that uses sport to drive inclusion and inspire millions. Candidates will work alongside a dedicated team in Bonn, collaborating with over 200 member organisations to deliver the Paralympic Games and advance the lives of 1.2 billion people with impairments. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a mission-driven organisation where every project—from classification research to athlete development—has a tangible impact on equity and accessibility in sport.

The IPC offers an international, multicultural environment where passion for Para sport meets professional excellence. Team members gain exposure to world-class events, partnerships with leading global brands, and the chance to shape the future of the Paralympic Movement. For candidates seeking purpose-driven work that changes perspectives and breaks barriers, the IPC is the place to make a lasting difference.

About International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

Since 1989, the IPC has been creating change through sport with the Paralympic Games and Paralympians at the core. The Paralympic Movement must use its influential global position and the growing profile of Para athletes to challenge the stigma attached to disability, empower social transformation and make for a more inclusive society for all.

The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.

Ultimately, we believe that Para sport can generate change in three key areas: attitudes, mobility and opportunity. We want to change attitudes about persons with disabilities, increase mobility and accessibility and ensure that persons with disabilities have equal opportunity to education, sport, healthcare and employment. The IPC firmly believes that Change Starts with Sport, and that the work of the Paralympic Movement is a catalyst for driving social inclusion and advancing the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.Since 1989, the IPC has been creating change through sport with the Paralympic Games and Paralympians at the core. The Paralympic Movement must use its influential global position and the growing profile of Para athletes to challenge the stigma attached to disability, empower social transformation and make for a more inclusive society for all.

Founded on 22 September 1989 as an international non-profit organisation, the IPC is an athlete-centred organisation composed of an elected Governing Board, a management team and various Standing Committees and Councils. Since 1999 we have been headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

The IPC’s primary responsibilities are to support our 200 plus members develop Para sport and advocate social inclusion, ensure the successful delivery and organisation of the Paralympic Games and act as the international federation for 6 Para sports.

Our membership draws together National Paralympic Committees (NPCs), International Federations (IFs), Regional Organisations and International Organisations of Sports for the Disabled (IOSDs). The commitment and obligations of these members forms part of the IPC Handbook, the Paralympic Movement’s ultimate reference document and framework.

It is a privilege and an honour to work for the IPC, in a creative role that combines my passion and my knowledge as a Paralympian of the Paralympic Movement. My desire is for the Paralympics to expand so that more people are aware of the groundbreaking work the IPC does around the world - and not just during Games time.

Richard Fox (Digital Media Co-ordinator)

Culture

We are TEAM IPC.

We work as one team, aligned and focused on fulfilling our mission. Our organisational values are passion, authenticity, inclusion, trust, care and strategy.

PASSION - We take pride in what we do.
We are energised by a clear sense of purpose and we are motivated by seeing how our work makes the world a better place. We work hard pursuing excellence in all we do, we recognise each other's contributions, and we celebrate individual and team success.

AUTHENTICITY - We are honest, fair and decent
We act with integrity, take ownership for our work and communicate with clarity and transparency.

INCLUSION – We embrace difference
We value diverse identities, backgrounds and ways of thinking. We seek out other perspectives, we consider the impact of our decisions on people who are different from us and we empower each other to bring our whole selves to work.

TRUST – We bring out the best in everyone
We enable each other to take decisions, grow and thrive, we create an environment where it is safe to speak openly, and we treat mistakes as opportunities to learn.

CARE – We take care of ourselves and each other
We make an effort to understand and support each other, and we pay attention to our own and others' well-being.

STRATEGY – We align and prepare for the future
We take the time to reflect, evaluate and plan so that our work is focused and sustainable, we communicate and collaborate across functions, and we work towards the long-term success of the organisation.