Deadline: Ongoing
The World Economic Forum is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programme Specialist in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Programme Specialist will support the creation of high-level sessions related to global markets, trade, and political economy.
The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Programme Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Issue curation:
- Support the curation of economics and finance-related sessions at our global events. This involves tracking and synthesizing developments across these fields and contributing to the Forum’s knowledge management systems.
- Expert engagement:
- Support the identification, engagement and preparation of experts for our global meetings. This entails effective communication and coordination in the run-up to the meeting as well as all support during an event.
- Production, design and facilitation:
- Meet deadlines and milestones to carry successful programming from design to delivery, including speaker briefings and on-site session management, actively seek opportunities to innovate in session design.
- Digital interaction:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital platforms and social media tools for programme design.
- Team collaboration:
- Collaborate across portfolios and support team members across the Global Programming Group.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree in business, economics, international relations, political economy or a related field.
- 2-4 years of work experience in a related field.
- Experience working in live events or environments that facilitate learning would be a plus.
- Deeper understanding of Western Europe and its institutions is considered an asset for this role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English (other languages considered an asset).
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit World Economic Forum.
