ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship – Programme 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.

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.

About the role

We are seeking a Programme Manager to join and support the work of the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship – a global programme bringing together chambers of commerce and ICC’s global network of over 90 national committees to promote thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems.

This is a remote consultancy position.

In this role, you will:

• Help design SME-support and entrepreneurship programmes for global, regional and local level;
• Design market entry accelerators to help SMEs discover new markets;
• Support the creation of knowledge assets that would help chambers and other local ICC partners strengthen their SME support activities;
• Support external conversations with potential donors and partner organisations;
• Help create frameworks around impact evaluation and KPIs to help assess success of programmes;
• Provide subject matter support for any research, roundtables or events pertaining to entrepreneurship and SME development.

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Have at least five years of experience in design and implementation of entrepreneurship and small business programmes;
• Have a general understanding of priority thematic areas in entrepreneurship, such as market entry, sustainability and artificial intelligence;
• Are able to work in a multistakeholder environment and are at ease  working through uncertainty;
• Have exposure to the global entrepreneurship ecosystem;
• Enjoy working with a global team;
• Possess good organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Are willing to travel;
• Native-level fluency in English required and a good command of Spanish will be an added advantage.

• Estimated start date: As soon as possible
• Department: Global Partnerships and Development
• Location: Anywhere
• Contract type and duration: 12-month consultancy contract

How to apply: Interested candidates should send the following to Ullas Marar, Head of the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship, at coe_applications@iccwbo.org.

·       Cover note (one page maximum) highlighting key skills and experience of entrepreneurship programmes designed;

·       Professional CV (two pages maximum).

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.