Classification Research Project Senior Manager

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) offers the newly created position of a full-time Classification Research Project Senior Manager (f/m/x) in an international and multicultural 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

The Classification Research Project Senior Manager (f/m/x) reports into Director of Classification and is responsible to manage the classification research grants and other related initiatives. The role is based on the project duration of four years, starting in early 2025 and ending with 31 December 2028, with a possibility of further extending the project.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the classification research grant programme in collaboration with relevant departments, external researchers, and stakeholders.
• Support Members in implementing the IPC Classification Code in respect to developing their classification systems through research.
• Manage activities and relationships to strengthen the classification research network and disseminate knowledge in the field.
• Support other multi-disciplinary initiatives to strengthen classification across the Movement (e.g., innovation, equipment and technology, medical, sport science).
• Support and manage other activities within the department.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Passion for the IPC’s vision, mission and values.
• Advanced university degree (PhD preferred) in sport science, biomechanics, physiotherapy, kinesiology, low vision, psychology, adaptive physical activity, or a similar field.
• Detailed knowledge of IPC Classification Code and Para sports classification systems.
• Proven and effective experience in the management of research or other projects.
• Demonstrated ability for sound judgment, diplomacy and appropriate handling of confidential matters.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.

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.