Internship – Global Events, Mediation Competition (Paris)

ICC’s Global Events team is looking for an intern to work on the 20th Mediation Competition.

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.

The ICC Mediation Competition – part of ICC Mediation Week (#ICCMW) – is ICC’s largest educational event of the year. It is the biggest international moot worldwide dedicated exclusively to international commercial mediation and brings together 500+ participants including professional mediators, academics and students. The Competition offers 100+ mock mediation sessions, training sessions, a Professional Roundtable and numerous social events across seven days.

ICC’s Global Event team is looking for an intern under the supervision of the Project Manager to assist with the organisation and management of the 20^th ICC Mediation Competition, which will take place in February 2025.

The role

Tasks include:

Handling payment of registration fees and online registrations
Liaising with the Accounting department
Daily correspondence and customer service provided to participants (students, university Professors and high-level professionals)
Preparing complex schedules (of sessions, volunteers etc.)
Preparation of promotional emails
Preparation of meetings and trainings
Managing the event platform and assisting with all logistics of the Competition and other events and projects for the ICC Global Events Department
The intern will not work on case management.

We offer:

Participation in the organisation of ICC’s largest educational event
Involvement in the biggest competition worldwide entirely dedicated to international commercial mediation
An internship in a global organisation and a truly international environment
Hands-on experience in a complex large-scale project with real learning opportunities
Direct contact with the leading professionals in ADR
Direct contact with representatives of companies, law firms, consultancy firms and business schools leading in the field of ADR
Opportunity to meet and socialise with other interns from around the world
Possibility to gain insight into the work of the International Centre for ADR, the International Court of Arbitration and other ICC departments.

Requirements

Proven experience in organising large-scale events or projects
Ability to work under high pressure
Very good management of priorities
Takes initiative and can solve problems easily
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Customer service skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated attention to details
Enthusiasm and knowledge of mediation and other forms of ADR
Native English speaker or equivalent, and preferably working knowledge of French
Advanced computer skills (MS suite and excel)
Excellent communication skills

Important information:

Nationals from outside the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco or Switzerland should get an appropriate visa from the French consulate. Interns are also required to handle their own travel/accommodation arrangements for the duration of their stay. ICC is not in a position to provide scholarships/fellowships. 
The 6-month internship programmes are full-time and the average working week is 35 hours. 
The intern will receive a monthly gratification of about EUR 750 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs.

Terms and conditions

Department: Global Partnerships and Development, team Global Events

Geographic location: ICC HQ – Paris, France 

Availability: From beginning of September 2024 until end of February 2025

Application process: 

Please send your application including your CV and a cover letter in English as well as the names of at least two references on iccmediationcompetition@iccwbo.org.

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.