Internship – Digital Standards Initiative

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.

ICC Asia is looking for one (1) project implementation intern in Singapore to support its work with the Digital Standards Initiative.

The Digital Standards Initiative – within ICC Asia in Singapore – aims to digitalise global trade by promoting regulatory reform and harmonised digital trade standards, which support businesses to make the move from analogue to digital in their trade and supply chains. 

The role

• The intern will contribute to DSI by assisting in the implementation and operation support of ongoing projects that enable the adoption of digital trade standards and practices worldwide. Such projects could cover any or all of the following action areas:
• Operationalising digital trade standards, by supporting pilots or proofs-of-concepts with various industry stakeholders and drafting the reports which communicate the impact and potential of such initiatives.
• Analysing and mapping the use of data used in digital trade documentation for sustainability and supply chain carbon emissions accounting;
• Development of digital supply chain readiness and assessment programmes through working with industry leaders, standards organizations and others on training and assessment materials. 

The diverse audiences that we seek to engage and inspire include corporates, industry associations, technology solution providers, governments and inter-government organisations.

Potential Candidates

• Singaporean, Permanent Resident or exchange students with permission to work in Singapore
• Interns are required to handle their own travel and accommodation arrangements for the duration of their internship. ICC does not provide scholarships or fellowships
• BA, BS or MBA candidate or graduate with an interest in digital economy, sustainability, trade and supply chain
• Previous work experience (could be internship, summer job, or other experiences) in a bank, professional services organisation, law office, or anywhere along the supply chain (factory, port, etc.) would be an asset 
• Good English communications skills – oral, written – and in various formats (e.g., argument, bullet point / presentation, essay)

Geographic location: Singapore

Duration:  3 months’ internship, part time 15-20 hours a week, hybrid working.  Evening work will be required as global conference calls are frequently in the night-time in Asia (8pm – 11pm), 2-3 times per week. 

Stipend:  SGD1,000 per month

Application process:

Submit your CV, writing sample of at least 400 words (can be a hyperlink if it has been published), and cover letter stating why you wish to join the initiative, to the following address:  WaiYee.WONG@iccwbo.org

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