ABOUT THE IPC

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is a unique sporting organisation. As the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement, we serve and support our 200-plus member organisations, develop Para sport and advocate social inclusion, and ensure the successful delivery and organisation of the Paralympic Games.

The Paralympic Games are not only the third biggest sporting event in the world by ticket sales, but they are also the biggest showcase of persons with disabilities on the world stage.

Since the first Games in Rome, Italy, in 1960 the Paralympics have grown exponentially in size and scale. The transformational impact of the event has also matured, acting as a catalyst for change for people, cities, governments, and countries.

Away from the Games, Para sport empowers people, changes attitudes toward disability and creates greater opportunities for the world’s 1.2 billion persons with disabilities. We use Para sport as a vehicle to drive social inclusion at all levels of society.

As an athlete-centred, membership-focussed organisation, the IPC sets the strategic direction for the whole Paralympic Movement through the publication of four-year Strategic Plans. In addition to overseeing the delivery of our pinnacle event – the Paralympic Games – we provide support, guidance and relevant tools to our member organisations who are made up of National Paralympic Committees, International Federations, Regional Organisations and International Organisations of Sport for the Disabled. Our objective with our members is to develop Para sport at all levels, from the grassroots through to high-performance.

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Change starts With sports - Our Brand Narrative

The brand narrative of Change Starts With Sport communicates the transformational impact the Paralympic Movement has on society and to drive the human rights agenda.

Our Vision

Make for an inclusive world through Para sport.

Our Mission

To lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games, and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.

IPC Strategic Plan 2023-2026© Credit: IPC

IPC Strategic Plan 2023-2026

A strong belief that Change Starts With Sport motivates our international workforce to work as one team, aligned and focussed on fulfilling our Vision and Mission through delivery of the IPC Strategic Plan. To read the current Strategic Plan, please visit our publication website.

Strategic Plan

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Our values

Through multiple organisation-wide workshops led by an external consultant, our diverse team identified the IPC’s organisational values. In these workshops we, the IPC staff, captured what drives us, and what it is that makes our organisation so unique and special. Our six values represent our uniqueness as an organisation and the team behind it, as well as the goals we strive for.

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We take pride in what we do

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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 and value each other's contributions, and we celebrate individual and team success.

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Authenticity

We are honest, fair and decent

Authenticity

We act with integrity, take ownership for our work and communicate with clarity and transparency.

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trust

We bring out the best in everyone

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We enable each other to take and learn from our decisions, grow and thrive. We create an environment where it is safe to speak openly, and we treat mistakes as opportunities to learn.

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inclusion

We embrace difference

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We value diverse identities and backgrounds as this brings new ways of thinking and problem-solving to our organisation. 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.

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care

We take care of ourselves and each other

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We make an effort to understand and support each other, and we pay attention to our own and others' well-being.

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strategy

We align and prepare for the future

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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.

 
 

What IPC has to offer

At IPC, we are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment for all our team members. Our benefits reflect our dedication to our team's happiness and success. Explore the array of benefits we offer and discover how the IPC supports you personally and professionally.

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Annual leave

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Remuneration

Transportation
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Transportation subsidy

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Working time

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Team events

Staff Engagement
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Staff Engagement

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Disability and Inclusion

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Corporate pension plan

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German classes

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New Headquarters

What our colleagues say

Richard Fox

Digital Media Co-ordinator
“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.“

Fridayuni Putri Utami

Finance Co-ordinator
“The most favourite part of interning at the IPC was that I’ve worked with so many incredibly talented people. The atmosphere is always very positive."
 
 

Get an impression of team IPC

  • 38 years Average age of team IPC
  • 16% Colleagues with disabilities
  • 59% Colleagues identify as female
  • 45 Different nationalities
  • 80% International team members,
    20% German team members

Join Team IPC

Come and join Team IPC to help us promote Para sport and make for a more inclusive society.

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.

In the table below you can find the positions for which we are still accepting applications:

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Department

Even if there are no intern positions currently open, the IPC would still love to hear how you could contribute to the Paralympic Movement as an intern you never know when we might have our next opportunity to get involved. Please feel free to send your CV and cover letter, in English, to internship@paralympic.org.