Internship - Icc Drs Engagement and Initiatives (Paris)

CONTRACT TYPE

Internship
- DEPARTMENT

Dispute Resolution Services (DRS)
- COUNTRY

France
- LOCATION

Paris
- STARTING DATE

July 2025
- Description
- 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 role
- Under the supervision of the DRS Engagements and Initiatives Project Manager, the intern will assist with the running of the diverse engagement programmes and network groups of ICC DRS.
- Tasks include:

- Logistical support with the organisation of our upcoming events and initiatives.
- Provide maintenance and support on the various DRS community platforms, including Alumni DRS, Alumni Court and ICC YAAF
- Assist with archiving ICC DRS articles and news publications for press relations
Compiling statistics for periodical reports.
- Analyse and create data dashboards.
- Support with guidelines and best practice toolkits.
- Day to day community management of our social media platforms.
- Different administrative tasks and preparation of documents, including PowerPoint presentations, webpage updates, feedback forms.
- Drafting minutes and assisting in preparing background documents and briefing material for meetings.
- Help organise in-person and virtual events, visits and meetings via Microsoft Teams Meetings/Live Events or Zoom. Ability to moderate meetings/ visits.
- Any other necessary tasks required to ensure the smooth functioning of the team.

**Requirements**:

- Preference will be given to students in marketing, communications, management, business, international relations, dispute resolution and other similar disciplines with strong academic credentials and prior work or internship experience.
- Fluency in English is a requirement. Knowledge of French and/or another language would be an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and a rigorous attitude to work is necessary.
- Skills to use computer tools are mandatory (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams Meeting, Internet, Zoom and PDF, Canva, Sharepoint, PowerBI.)
- Knowledge of project management, analytics, design, photography, and editing platforms would be a plus.

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.
Our interns receive a monthly gratification of about €900 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs.

Terms and conditions
- Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Marketing and Promotion - Engagements and Initiatives
- Geographic location: ICC HQ - Paris, France
- Availability: From July 2025
- Duration: 6 months
- Application process:
This should include:

- A short CV (one-page maximum focusing on the experience relevant to the Internship) and indicating your current studies (with expected graduation date)
A cover letter (no model provided), describing in a detailed way which arbitration classes you followed and your first professional experience(s) in relation to arbitration

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.