This pathway is designed for seasoned mediators who are already certified by world-class accredited mediation programs and who are actively involved in mediation proceedings. The process recognizes their existing expertise and focuses on their specific knowledge of the OIC region.

Requirements 

  1. Essential Qualifications and Experience (To be Declared)

The applicant must certify that they meet the following mandatory requirements:

    • Mediation Experience: Has conducted a minimum of ten (10) mediations as a sole or co-mediator.
    • Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Has completed at least five (5) hours of mediation-specific CPD training within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of application.
    • Language Proficiency: Possesses sufficient command of English, Arabic, and/or French (i.e., at least one of these).
    • Legal Knowledge: Possesses sufficient knowledge of both the Common Law system and/or the Civil Law system, as well as the OIC-AC Mediation Rules.
  1. Required Supporting Documents (To be Submitted)

The following documents must be submitted with the application:

    1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resumé.
    2. Degree or Professional Qualification Certificate.
    3. Accreditation Confirmation: Proof of the applicant’s current registration with an accredited professional mediation institution within their relevant jurisdiction.
    4. Mediation Training Certificate: Proof of successful completion of an accredited mediation training course.
    5. CPD Confirmation: Certificate or proof of completing at least five (5) hours of mediation-specific CPD training in the twelve (12) months preceding the application date.
    6. Schedule of Mediation Experience: A detailed schedule outlining the applicant’s mediation experience. This schedule must include:
      • A list of representative cases.
      • The value and a brief outline of the type of claim for each case.
      • Details of the applicant’s current practice.
    7. Passport-Sized Photograph: A recent photo for use on the public OIC-AC Roster of Mediators.

 

Enlistment Process

  • Training and Assessment:
    • Attend a full-day workshop on the specifics of cross-border investment and commercial mediation within the OIC region.
    • No exam or assessment is required.
  • Application and Enlistment:
    • Submit a formal application to the Secretariat.
    • Submit professional references (at least 2).
    • Sign the OIC-AC Code of Ethics.
    • The Secretary-General submits the list of applicants and their documents to the Board of Directors (BoD) for review.
    • Upon approval by the BoD, applicants are officially enlisted on the Roster of Mediators with their unique accreditation number.
    • Publication of the Roster of Mediators with their unique accreditation number on the OIC-AC website.
  • Maintenance of Status:
    • The names, profiles and accreditation numbers of the mediators are published on a dedicated webpage of the OIC-AC website.
    • Mediators are required to meet biennial Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements, including participation in a specified number of relevant training sessions organized by the OIC-AC.