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 ICC DRS Education and Training team is currently seeking a Project Assistant to provide hands-on support with the organisation and management of the 22nd ICC Mediation Competition, which will take place in February 2027. You will support the organisation of the Competition, whilst liaising with leading ADR professionals and representatives of companies, law firms, consultancy firms and business schools.

The role is a six-month contract (CDD), starting September 2026, and will be located in ICC Global Headquarters in Paris.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the administrative, logistical and financial aspects of the ICC Mediation Competition
• Support the review and evaluation of applications for the Mediation Competition
• Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, including university teams, volunteers, professionals and sponsors
• Support the team in planning and delivering activities in line with deadlines and key milestones
• Act as a point of contact for student teams, ensuring compliance with the Competition rules
• Manage communication with participants through digital channels, including social media
• Contribute to the management and smooth running of the event platform
• Support communications with students involved in the Mediation Competition and broader Education and Training activities
• Assist with the end-to-end logistics of the Mediation Competition, as well as other ongoing events and projects within the ICC Education and Training team

What we offer

• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting
• Opportunities to continually learn
• The chance to make a meaningful impact
• Partial work from home opportunities

Ready to join us?

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Proven experience supporting the organisation of events or training activities, with strong ability to manage priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Proactive, detail-oriented and solution-driven, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with social media and community engagement
• Strong stakeholder awareness and customer service orientation, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); French (minimum C1, written and spoken)
• Interest in mediation / ADR, and experience with budgeting or financial tracking, would be an asset

Estimated start date: September 2026

Department: Dispute Resolution Services, Education and Training team

Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris

Contract type and duration: CDD (six-month contract)

Salary: 2800 Euro gross per month

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.