Events Senior Manager (F/M/X)

International Paralympic Committee -
Bonn

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EVENTS SENIOR MANAGER
(F/M/X)
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) offers the position of a full-time
Events Senior Manager (f/m/x) in an international and multicultural team at the
IPC Headquarters (on-site) 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 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
The Events Senior Manager (f/m/x) is placed at Level A9 according to our internal
compensation structure. The role is accountable to the Head of Protocol and
Events and will be a key member of the IPC events department, serving as the key
event planning lead for certain institutional events hosted by the IPC like the IPC

Athletes’ Forum, Annual IPC Classification meeting etc. from the bidding phase to
the delivery of the event.

The role will also be responsible for leading the coordination and collaboration of
operational planning for the Paralympic Games for the assigned functional areas.
The current profile includes Hospitality and Ticketing (HAT). The individual will
collaborate on behalf of the IPC with Organising Committees for the Olympic and
Paralympic Games (OCOGs), the IOC, and other delivery partners.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage the project for certain major IPC institutional events from

the bidding process of finding a suitable host throughout the operational
planning phase and event delivery in close coordination and collaboration
with relevant departments across the IPC.

For the hosting of certain IPC institutional events, develop/ update the

requirements document, respective questionnaires and/or other tools for
the evaluation phase in collaboration with other involved IPC departments.

Maintain oversight of set milestones and operational deliverables of the

events while continuously monitoring and anticipating opportunities, risks
and issues.

Contribute to and support projects and priorities managed by the Events

department, propose solutions to problems and forecast future challenges,
participate in decision-making, and escalate issues to the appropriate
levels as necessary.

Support planning and delivery of assigned Functional Areas (FAs) for the

Paralympic Games by acting as a key liaison between the IPC and relevant
representatives of the OCOG and the International Olympic Committee
(IOC).

Collaborate with IPC Games Management Team to identify and resolve

cross-functional issues during planning and delivery and escalate issues to
the appropriate levels as necessary.

Establish objectives and prepare for, deliver, participate in, and follow-up

on meetings with OCOGs and their delivery partners.

Support with Special Events during Games time and other tasks related to

the IPC Delegation logistics for the Games.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

At least 5-7 years of professional experience in the area of project

management and/or events management.

Experience in the planning and delivery of an Olympic and Paralympic

Games or major events.

A deep passion to work within the Paralympic Movement and shares the

IPC’s vision, mission and values.

High attention to detail while maintaining a holistic and strategic view of

the project and cross-departmental and financial impacts.

Demonstrated experience in respectfully collaborating with and

contributing to a positive team environment in an international,
multicultural environment.

Ability to adapt and maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude to

adjusting plans and processes in complex and evolving situations.

Proven ability to take initiative when problems arise, propose solutions,

support decision-making processes, and successfully navigate change.

Ability to present complex information to varied audiences, both verbally

and written, in an inclusive and understandable way

Confident, professional, and calm when under pressure and during the long

working days in the lead-up and during the Paralympic Games and major
IPC events.

Excellent verbal and written command of the English language.
Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft office tools.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

Experience in the area of Hospitality and Ticketing related to the Games or

major events is considered an asset.

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 [email protected]

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 career website at
www.paralympic.org/careers.

We look forward to your application!

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