External Engagement Manager

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”. We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making. The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. We also provide the world's premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC's unique independence, integrity, and expertise.

We are seeking an External Engagement Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract to support the Secretary General’s external engagement with governments, international organisations and senior business leaders globally. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the role will help identify and prepare priority engagements, coordinate international meetings and missions, develop executive briefings and key messages, and ensure effective follow-up across ICC. 

Your responsibilities will include:

External engagement and stakeholder coordination

• Support the Secretary General’s engagement with governments, international organisations, the private sector, global fora and senior business leaders.
• Identify and coordinate high-value engagement opportunities, with a particular focus on Asia and key international priorities.
• Build effective working relationships with external stakeholders and colleagues across ICC to support coordinated engagement.

Executive briefing and content

• Prepare concise, high-quality briefings, talking points, speeches and other materials for the Secretary General.
• Rapidly synthesise complex information into clear key messages, objectives and recommendations.
• Coordinate with policy and communications teams to ensure content is accurate, relevant and tailored to the audience.

International meetings and missions

• Coordinate the preparation and delivery of selected international meetings, visits and missions involving the Secretary General.
• Support meeting preparation, stakeholder coordination and logistical planning, attending selected engagements where appropriate.
• Coordinate follow-up actions across the Secretary General’s Office, ICC teams and external stakeholders.

Engagement planning and insights

• Support the Chief of Staff in planning and implementing external engagement priorities.
• Contribute to the Secretary General’s forward schedule to help align engagements with organisational priorities and maximise impact.
• Monitor relevant geopolitical, economic and policy developments to inform briefing and engagement planning.

Help develop practical processes and structures to strengthen the planning, coordination and follow-up of external engagement.

What we offer

• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting
• Opportunities to continually learn
• The chance to make a meaningful impact
• Partial work from home opportunities

Ready to join us?

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a university degree in a relevant field, such as international relations, political science, international business, economics, law or public policy;
• Possess excellent analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to quickly absorb complex information and translate it into clear key messages, priorities and briefings;
• Have experience working across different markets, cultures and international teams, with strong stakeholder engagement skills and prior private sector exposure;
• Possess a strong interest in international business, geopolitics and world affairs, with an appetite to build further expertise in these areas;
• Be highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities, international engagements and deliverables in a fast-paced environment;
• Have a proactive and entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to create effective structures and solutions where these do not already exist;
• Be collaborative, adaptable and solution-oriented, with the confidence to work autonomously while contributing as part of a small team;
• Be fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are a strong asset, particularly Arabic;
• Be comfortable with regular international travel as required by the role.

Estimated start date: As soon as possible 
Department: Office of the Secretary General 
Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris 
Contract type and duration: Fixed-term contract (CDD), 12-months, full time. 

 
At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. And when we say “everyone”, we mean it. We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential, and equality of opportunity is for everyone.