Policy Manager – 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 Manager – Sustainability to join our Global Policy team in Paris on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, you will lead ICC’s policy and project delivery on critical minerals, including the Global Materials Data Hub, while contributing to wider sustainability priorities such as carbon markets and carbon accounting.

Your responsibilities will include:

Shaping ICC’s global position on critical minerals

• Develop ICC policy positions, briefings and consultation responses on critical minerals, traceability, supply chain data and resource efficiency.
• Represent ICC in key international and multilateral processes.
• Engage governments, international organisations and businesses to advance ICC priorities.
• Monitor emerging policy and regulatory developments and translate these into actionable insights.

Supporting the development of a data hub for critical raw materials

• Drive operationalisation of a data hub for critical raw materials with UNEP, the International Resource Panel and other partners.
• Establish governance, workstreams and delivery against agreed milestones.
• Manage relationships with partners, funders and advisory groups.
• Oversee workplans, budgets, risks and reporting.

Supporting ICC’s work on carbon markets, carbon accounting agenda and broader sustainability priorities

• Support ICC’s role as co-convenor of the Technical Expert Panel on product-level carbon accounting.
• Coordinate expert engagement, agendas and internal alignment.
• Translate technical discussions and research into clear policy outputs.
• Support the development of ICC policy work on carbon markets and related engagements.
• Contribute to wider sustainability policy priorities, including cross-cutting areas of work.

Mobilising ICC’s network and support external engagement

• Engage ICC members through consultations, working groups and calls for input.
• Produce policy papers, senior briefings, Steering Committee materials and speaking points.
• Prepare ICC leadership for high-level meetings and external engagements.
• Strengthen engagement across ICC’s global network.

Additional responsibilities

• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and take on additional responsibilities in support of evolving organisational and policy priorities.

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:

• Have an advanced degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience;
• Have at least five years’ relevant experience in public policy, public affairs or sustainability, ideally in an international or multilateral environment;
• Possess a strong knowledge and experience in critical minerals, with an interest in broader sustainability priorities;
• Have proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, including budgets, workplans and delivery;
• Possess excellent analytical, research and drafting skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to senior audiences;
• Have strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across government, international organisations and business;
• Are fluent in English, both written and spoken (French or other languages are an asset);
• Familiarity with UN, G7/G20 or OECD processes is an advantage.

Estimated start date: As soon as possible

Department: Global Policy

Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris

Contract type and duration: Permanent 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.