Internship – External Engagement (Paris)

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 internship

We are seeking a full-time intern to support the external engagement work of the Office of the Secretary General (SGO), commencing in March 2025 for a period of six months.

The role

Reporting to ICC’s Chief of Staff, your learning opportunities and tasks include:

• Assisting the implementation of the SGO’s external engagement strategy vis-à-vis national governments, regional and international organisations, and global governance forums, in coordination with the Chief of Staff and the SGO’s external engagement staff.
• Supporting the SGO external engagement staff with policy document drafting – including briefings, talking points and speeches – as required, including by liaising with the Global Policy and Global Communications departments.
• Working with the SGO external engagement staff to keep track of their respective engagements across different targets and initiatives.
• Liaising with the team of the Head of SGO Operations and Governance to drive the success of the SGO missions overseas – including before (meeting preparations), during (support to staff on the ground) and after (post-mission debriefs and follow-ups) such missions.
• Maintaining the SGO’s database.

Your profile

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Have a university degree or equivalent with a focus in economics, political science, international relations, or another relevant field.
• Are a fluent English speaker with excellent writing, analytical and organisational skills (knowledge of additional languages would be an advantage).
• Have strong attention to details, with superior communications and interpersonal skills.
• Have a strong interest in fields pertaining to the work of ICC (previous experience in government / international organisations / Multilateral Development Bank would be an advantage).
• Are able to interact with senior stakeholders – both internal and external – with a high degree of professionalism.
• Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Important information before applying

• You must still be registered as a student during the time of the internship.
• Nationals from outside the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco, or Switzerland 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.
• Our interns receive a monthly gratification of about €900 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs.

Terms and conditions 

Start date:  March 2025

Department: Office of the Secretary General

Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris

Contract type and duration: Full-time internship (six months)

How to apply:Please send your application to our Talent Acquisition team at recrutement_sgoffice@iccwbo.org and specify “Internship – SGO External Engagement” in the subject line of your email. Make sure to include:

• Your CV (in English)
• A one-page cover letter highlighting your motivation for the position

Kindly note that, given the large volume of expected applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and written assessments.

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.