According to its advertisement the anti-doping manager requires "experience in the field of anti-doping", while knowledge of the WADA-ADAMS application would be an advantage.

The main responsibilities are: to strengthen overall compliance to the World Anti-Doping code; to manage the day-to-day administration of the IPC's anti-doping programme - including therapeutic use exemption administration - to head up the in-competition testing programme at IPC-sanctioned competitions, and to lead the Athlete Whereabouts Programme.

It also involves coordinating and managing the anti-doping programme for the Paralympic Games and other IPC-sanctioned competitions, managing the development of a comprehensive anti-doping education programme and supporting the work of the IPC anti-doping committee and medical committee.

Occasional travel to represent IPC in anti-doping related meetings and to support the IPC anti-doping programme at major competitions and the Paralympic Games would be expected.

This position reports directly to the medical and scientific director.

The sport senior manager position involves "leading, co-ordinating and supervising the IPC sports team to manage all activities associated with the IPC sports (athletics, alpine skiing, biathlon and cross country, ice sledge hockey, powerlifting, shooting, swimming and wheelchair dance) in the function of the IPC as International Federation".

Liaising with IPC technical committees, the manager will ensure strategies alignment and focus on efficient, effective and transparent management of the sports.

The role also oversees the development and implementation process of the business plans and budgets for these sports to strengthen their capacities and to prepare the necessary steps for their independence, as well as overseeing the general approach to the IPC sports rules and regulations development process.

Liaising with the relevant IPC departments and committees to devise IPC sport policies and standard operating procedures is a must, as is acting as the leading coordinator for major games recognised by the IPC.

This position will report directly to the IPC chief executive.

Both positions are based at the IPC headquarters in Bonn, Germany, and individuals with a disability to are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested and your qualifications meet the requirements, applications in English must be sent to the IPC by e-mail no later than January 31.

More information can be found here.

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