Policy Advisor – Sustainability

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 a Policy Advisor – Sustainability to support the development of ICC’s policy engagement on sustainability issues, in the context of the ICC Global Environment and Energy Commission’s work.

You will work on a variety of tasks, including:

• Global environmental forums. Support ICC’s engagement in key intergovernmental meetings and multilateral forums on environment and sustainability, including support for membership accreditations, event coordination, business briefings and communications campaigns in advance of major intergovernmental summits and conferences.
• Policy initiatives. Support the development of ICC policy positions for key projects and engagements of the commission and assist in outreach and related advocacy efforts with key stakeholders. This will also include collaboration on cross-cutting areas of work with other ICC policy commissions.
• Commission meetings. Assist with the planning and organisation of commission and working group meetings, including logistics, preparation of materials and meeting summaries.
• Network communications. Draft and disseminate communications to ICC’s global network on project activities and opportunities for engagement.
• Coordination with ICC national committees. Liaise with business members and representatives of ICC national committees across ICC’s global network.
• International policy trends. Research and analyse key international policy developments as appropriate and as related to the work programme of the commission.
• Business trips. The role also requires travel for international meetings.

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?

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Hold an advanced university degree in relevant disciplines;
• Have relevant professional experience, including a good understanding of international sustainability policy issues. Knowledge and experience with international environmental policy negotiation processes and engagement with different stakeholders will be an added benefit;
• Are fluent in English, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of other languages, in particular French, would be an advantage.
• Have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills;
• Are able to work well under pressure, on several projects at the same time and as part of a small team.

• Estimated start date: As soon as possible
• Department: Global Policy
• Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris
• Contract type and duration: Permanent contract (CDI), 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.