Internship – Sustainability and Governance, Global Policy

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 looking for a policy intern to join our Global Policy department for a duration of six months. Working with our ICC commissions on Environment and energy, Competition, and Business integrity, you will support the team’s advocacy, research and coordination activities.

Your responsibilities and learning opportunities include:

• Assisting in the preparation of policy papers, consultation responses and briefing materials;
• Coordinating input from our policy commissions and external stakeholders;
• Researching background themes and new items;
• Drafting meeting minutes and substantive summaries for member distribution;
• Assisting in liaison work with other international organisations and intergovernmental players such as the WTO, OECD, UNFCC, WIPO, WCO and IGF among others;
• Assisting in the planning and logistics of commission and task force meetings;
• Liaising with business members and representatives of ICC national committees across ICC’s global network;
• Lending support on an ad hoc basis to additional policy commissions as needed;
• Conducting any other necessary tasks required to ensure the smooth functioning of the team.
• You may have the possibility to attend trainings and conferences taking place in Paris during the internship.

What we offer

• A monthly gratification of about €900 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs
• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting.
• Partial work from home opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact

Ready to join us?

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are a student with academic or work experience in relative fields to the job description (economics, customs, finance, international relations, trade, environment or another relevant field);
• Are a fluent English speaker with excellent writing, analytical and organisational skills;
• Are meticulous in carrying out required duties;
• Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Have strong interest in fields pertaining to the work of the Global Policy department;
• Are a team player who is interested in working with a dynamic and diverse team while gaining experience in an international environment;
• Have outstanding communications and interpersonal skills;
• Are able to work autonomously and with little supervision.

Important information before applying

• You must still be registered as a student during the time of the internship.
• The intern must have an appropriate insurance valid in France for any damage caused to a third party (third party liability insurance: “assurance responsabilité civile”) and social insurance (illness, work accident, etc.).
• Nationals from outside the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco, Switzerland or United Kingdom must hold an appropriate visa from the French consulate.
• Non-EU residents are required to have valid papers before applying (long-stay student visa and/or carte de séjour) allowing them to work in France.
• Interns are required to handle their own travel and accommodation arrangements for the duration of their internship. ICC does not provide scholarships or fellowships. 
• Based at ICC Global Headquarters in Paris our six-month internship programme is full-time with an average working week of 35 hours.

Department: Global Policy

Location: Paris

Availability: August / September 2026

Contract Type and Duration: Internship - 6 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.