Project Manager – Global Events (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 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. 

The ICC Global Events Team is part of the Global Partnerships and Development department at ICC. It aims to leverage the presence of ICC across our global network through the promotion of international conferences, seminars and training programmes, delivering ICC services, standards and business tools to the private sector and key stakeholders at regional and global level. 

The ICC Global Events team is currently looking for a Project Manager, who will report to the Global Partnerships and Development Head of Operations. 

The role 

The Project Manager will be in charge of organising the annual ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition, which is a week-long event with multiple side events. The position is based in Paris. 

The role involves administrative tasks including: 

• The preparation and organisation of the Mediation Competition, including promotional activities and all logistical tasks 
• The preparation and organisation of events related to ICC Arbitration and ADR, including promotional activities and all logistical tasks 
• Supporting the preparation and organisation of other conferences, trainings and seminars, which might be included in the pipeline of the GPD department 
• Liaising with the Sponsorship team, and assisting in identifying sponsors when needed 

The annual Mediation Competition requires several months’ preparation time, including: 

• Setting up the different working groups that give guidance and help in the early preparation of the competition, including revising the Competition Rules and reviewing the drafting and finalisation of the Competition Problems 
• Opening the registration process and selecting both the student teams and the professionals, which will take part in the competition 
• Preparing the promotional materials 
• Selecting venues, negotiating contracts and preparing payments 
• Handling all logistical and organisational aspects of the Competition 
• Organising the trainings for professionals, students and volunteers 
• Handling questions from teams and professionals 
• Organising all side events included in the ‘ICC Mediation Week’ 
• Liaising with sponsors  
• Managing the event budget 
• Managing two interns to assist the Project Manager for the six- month period leading up to the Competition 

Requirements 

• Proven know-how and experience in organising large-scale, international events such as conferences, trainings and competitions, including all aspects of their preparation 
• Excellent project management skills (time, budget, resources management) 
• Great organisation skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage priorities 
• Proven capacity to work under high pressure  
• Great computer skills 
• Knowledge of online apps related to event management 
• Experience in setting up educational events for university students is a plus 
• Basic marketing knowledge concerning partnership management 
• Commercial acumen  
• Excellent oral and written English as well as good French are essential. Fluency in any other language is an advantage 
• Work experience in an international environment is desired 

Terms and conditions 

Start date:          As soon as possible (ideally June 2023)  

Department:     Global Partnerships and Development   

Contract type and duration: CDI 

Remuneration: Competitive, contingent on skills and experience 

How to apply: Interested candidates should send the following to GPD_Applications@iccwbo.org   

• Cover note (one page maximum) and a professional CV (two pages maximum) in English  
• Candidates should specify [Project Manager Global Events] in the subject line of their email application 
• Candidates should indicate whether they have the authorisation to work in France 

Closing date for applications:  31 May 2023 

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