Internship - Transformation Office

We are looking for a motivated intern eager to gain experience in project management and strategic planning.

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 Transformation Office is looking for an intern to support the team in executing key strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and enhancing the organization’s operations, processes, and services.

**The role**

Tasks include:
**Support the Product Innovation Lab**:

- Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of Product Innovation Lab initiatives.
- Conduct research and analysis on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the ICC’s transformation goals.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate project progress and outcomes to stakeholders.

**Project Management**:

- Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
- Coordinate meetings, workshops, and other project-related activities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams.
- Track project milestones, risks, and issues, and help develop mitigation strategies.

**Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Assist in the development of change management strategies to support the adoption of new processes and technologies.
- Help create communication plans and materials to ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the transformation process.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across various departments to gather requirements, feedback, and insights.
- Assist in organizing and facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops

**Requirements**:

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree or PHD in Business Administration, Management, Economics, International Relations, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French, Spanish or another languages is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with project management tools is an advantage.
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Previous internship or work experience in project management, consulting, or a similar role is desirable but not required.
- Experience working in an international environment or with global teams is a plus.

**Important information**:

- Note that you must be enrolled in an academic institution and must provide a “convention de stage.”
- 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. The ICC is not in a position to provide scholarships/fellowships.
- The six-month internship programmes is full-time and the average working week is 35 hours.
- The intern will receive a monthly gratification of about €750 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs.

**Terms and conditions**

**Department**: Transformation

**Geographic location**: ICC HQ - Paris

**Availability**: December 2024

**Application deadline**: November 10
- 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._