Internship – ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship, Global Partnerships and Development (Paris)
We are looking for a motivated intern to join our ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship team for six-months and contribute to various aspects of our partnership and development activities.
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 looking for a motivated intern to join our ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship team for six-months. During your time with us, you will contribute to various aspects of our partnership and development activities, with a specific focus on the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship.
Your role
This will be an opportunity for you to develop your skills by:
- Conducting background research and support for the various aspects of our regional and global partnerships;
- Supporting the Programme Officer with marketing and communications coordination;
- Contributing to the organisation of meetings and events;
- Preparing documents such as letters, evaluation forms, etc.
- Drafting meeting summaries to highlight key takeaways and next steps;
- Carrying out any other related duties required to ensure the smooth functioning of the team.
Your profile
Do not hesitate to apply if you:
- Are studying or have experience in relative fields to the internship such as marketing and communications and/or entrepreneurship;
- Are fluent in English with excellent writing, analytical and organisational skills and speak French. ;
- Are meticulous with a strong attention to detail;
- Have a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Have outstanding communications and interpersonal skills;
- Are a team player.
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
Availability: July 2025
Department: Global Partnerships and Development
Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris
Contract type and duration: Full-time internship (six months)
How to apply:
Please send your application to Catherine Foster and Marta Riva and specify “ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship internship” in the subject line of your email. Make sure to include:
- Your CV in English (two pages maximum focusing on the experience relevant to the internship and with expected graduation date);
- A one-page cover letter highlighting your skills and motivation for the position, and stating clearly your availability.
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.
