World para Powerlifting Administration Co-ordinator

Vacancy

WORLD PARA POWERLIFTING
ADMINISTRATOR
CO-ORDINATOR (F/M/X)
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) offers the position of a full-time
World Para Powerlifting Administrator Co-ordinator (f/m/x) in a multi-cultural
team at the IPC Headquarters in Bonn, Germany, starting as soon as possible.

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 to make 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 body of the
Paralympic Movement. We oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and
Paralympic Winter Games and serve as International Federation for six 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,

INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE
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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 Administrator Co-ordinator is accountable to the
Head of World Para Powerlifting. The role plays a key part in guaranteeing the
smooth functioning of the daily WPPO operations and supporting the delivery of
all the WPPO portfolios.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain the competition sports equipment database and monitor the use

of competition sports equipment at Para powerlifting competitions;
- Support the Partners and stakeholders in the implementation of contractual

rights;
- Support the further development and implementation of the Para

powerlifting specific sports equipment licensing and certification system
and liaise with relevant stakeholders;
- Lead and track all payments from suppliers, courses, and competitions;
- Liaise with major competitions organisers on competition equipment and

sport technical matters as well as with National Paralympic Committees
(NPC’s), manufactures and other stakeholders in resolving sport equipment
disputes;
- Conduct day to day administrative activities and provide service support to

WPPO operations and act as a contact person to the membership;
- Co-ordinate Local Organising Committee’s (LOC’s) gifts and stakeholder’s

uniforms (track inventory);
- Maintain the WPPO athletes’ information in the Sport Data Management

System (SDMS) while also maintaining and updating the Sport's website,
including the HUB learning courses and competitions calendar;
- Lead SDMS classification operations and schedules; and
- Administrate licensing for both athletes and sport officials.

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
applicant demonstrates a meticulously organized work style and embodies an
approachable, friendly demeanour, along with a keen awareness of diverse
cultural and international contexts.
- 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 ability to work across

multiple projects and maintain deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE
Adenauerallee 212-214, 53113 Bonn, Germany / paralympic.org/powerlifting
- Keen attention to detail and showcasing sharp problem-solving abilities for

maintaining data accuracy;
- Ability to work in an international, multi-cultural environment, with respect

and in the spirit of collaboration;
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
- Proficiency in utilizing basic project management tools such as Microsoft

Office 365

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in a sport/event management environment (for example:
Organ