Early Career Programme

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Genf, Genf, Schweiz World Economic Forum LLC Vollzeit
Cohort starting September - October 2023, 6 months

The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.


The Forum engages the foremost political, business, and other leaders of society to build coalitions, projects and initiatives - digitally and physically - to address industry, regional and systemic issues.

Why we are recruiting

We believe that talents are an essential and vibrant part of our Organization. Through our Early Career Programme, we welcome young professionals with a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and experiences.

We will welcome applicants interested to engage with Forum's Constituents, contribute to building expert knowledge and support organizational strategic operations.

List of teams hiring and opportunities for this skill group category:

  • Business and Governmental Affairs (MENA, LATAM, EU, Swiss Public Affairs)
  • Industry teams (Digital Technologies, Urban Transformation, Cybersecurity, Energy)
  • Nature and Climate
  • Forum Communities (Schwab Foundations, Global Shapers, Global Collaboration Village)
  • Communications and Media
  • People and Culture (Organizational Psychology, Behavioural Insights)


The positions we offer are best suited to recent graduates of a course of study, preferably at master's level, and with at least one previous professional experience.


What we expect from applicants:

  • A detailed and updated resume;
  • Your cover letter with an indication of which role you wish to be considered for and why.


Conditions and benefits of the Early Careers Programme- Full-time onsite employment contract of 6 months with the World Economic Forum Geneva office- We will accommodate start dates between September 1st to October 15th 2023- Monthly gross compensation of CHF 4'400.

(salary:
CHF 4'050- plus health benefits: CHF All required technological equipment (laptop and mobile phone) and accesses- Minimal travel support

Role #1

Centre for Nature and Climate, Regional Community Support

The World Economic Forum's Trillion Trees initiative ) was set up to support the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration , with the vision to conserve, restore and grow a trillion trees over this decade.

drives change by mobilizing the private sector, facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships in key regions, and supporting innovation and ecopreneurship on the ground.


Reason for hiring:


The ECP trainee will support the Africa Regional Lead in achieving the above goals and targets, as well as supporting 's regional work more broadly.

In addition, the ECP will contribute to more synergy and alignment with the wider nature pillar through learning and project delivery.- Support and facilitate the engagement of regional communities, Support the development and operation of a public private philanthropic partnership for the Sahel's Great Green Wall and work plan with guidance from the Africa Lead.- Support and deliver regional community milestone events, insights, and key initiatives according to the workplan and community development strategy- Support and curate the strategic planning and alignment with other platforms within the Centre for Nature and Climate, maintain close collaboration with stakeholder teams such as Food Action Alliance, the Africa Regional Agenda team, public engagement team etc.

, sustain effective communication with platform partners and other institutional entities- Support the curation of content rich and impact stories of the platform for stakeholders and partners, deliver high quality insight products aligned to interests and benefits

Preferred qualification and experience:

  • Broad spectrum of education background in economics, business and administration, agriculture, environmental studies, politics, international development, social sciences etc.
  • Proven record of relevant knowledge and experience, ideally with experience in agricultural value chains, international development, sustainability, community development, public affairs, business development, communication

Desired skills:

  • Project management skills, including managing complex assignments and balancing competing priorities
  • Organization, planning and coordination
  • Communications management, ensuring that event and process milestones across the design and delivery lifecycle are documented consistently and regularly shared.
Role #2

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, AI Governance Alliance

This position is part of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR).

The C4IR helps stakeholders harness the full potential of technological progress for the equitable and human-centered transformation of industries, economies, and societies.

This role within the C4IR, is for the AI

Governance

Alliance, announced June 2023 with a focus on responsible generative AI. The Alliance is a pioneering global multistakeholder initia

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