ICC – TradeComm Global Program Coordinator (Consultant)

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 100 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 Organisation 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 $10 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.

ICC is partnering with Finastra to develop and deploy ICC TradeComm, a financing marketplace that will provide micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with access to a broader set of finance resources and enable all parties to benefit from improvements in matching supply and demand.

The ICC TradeComm team is currently seeking to appoint a consultant for a mission as a Global Project Coordinator to spearhead the deployment of the marketplace in target markets, coordinate the action of local project partners and ensure the long term success of the project.

Mission 

• Design, implement and monitor project plans, project schedules, budgets, and expenditures to ensure key project deadlines and milestones are met both at global and local level.
• Provide tailored guidance to project partners in markets where ICC TradeComm is live or set to be deployed, and ensure proper coordination and supervision of local project partners.
• Identify issues or challenges associated with the deployment and growth of ICC TradeComm and escalate to the ICC TradeComm leadership team whenever necessary.
• Prepare presentation materials for stakeholder meetings, and document/follow-up on important actions and decisions from these meetings.
• Provide status reports and project updates to the ICC TradeComm team on a regular basis and conduct post-project evaluation for continuous improvement.
• Use data-driven methodologies to review and analyse all aspects of the ICC TradeComm initiative to optimise the product, processes and go-to-market strategy.
• Develop and execute tailored marketing plans in close coordination with the ICC TradeComm team and other relevant stakeholders at ICC and within the ICC network.
• Produce high-quality content and communication strategies that engage key stakeholders and build the ICC TradeComm brand recognition.
• Act as the main point of contact for key stakeholders to build and strengthen relationships and secure long-term partnerships.

Requirements 

• Self-starter with outstanding organizational, stakeholder management and communications skills, coupled with a solid understanding of the role of Chambers to support SME ecosystems ;
• At least 5 years of experience in the financial industry, with a preference for experience in international or regional development banks ;
• Preferably has experience in a business membership organization or a similar context ;
  Preferably has industry leading project management certifications – PRINCE2, PMP, Professional Scrum Master or similar ;
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of marketing and communications campaigns ;
• Ability to work under pressure and respect deadline ;
• Goal-oriented and strong service culture ;
• Capacity to embrace fast paced environment and changing priorities to adapt to the needs of a complex stakeholder set ;
• Attention to details and sensitivity to diverse cultural and business contexts;
• Capacity to work within different time zones ;
• Fluent in English and proficient in Spanish.

Terms and conditions 
Location:  Paris, London or Madrid
Starting date: as soon as possible
Department: Global Policy Department
Contract type:  Consultancy (12-month contract)
Fee:  Competitive based on experience.
How to apply: Interested candidates should send the following documents to: charly.gordon@iccwbo.org.

• Cover note (one page maximum) highlighting key skills and experience in line with the candidate profile and key competencies
• Professional CV (two pages maximum)

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