p(temporary position, November 2026 to June 2027) /ppThe World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Geneva, with offices in New York, San Francisco, Beijing and Tokyo. /ppWe are the trusted platform for public-private cooperation where leaders come together to understand global challenges and drive action across sectors and regions. We create spaces where different stakeholders engage openly, build trust and collaborate to help solve shared global challenges. /ph3Context and why we are recruiting /h3pThe Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14) - the ocean goal - is inextricably linked to achieving the broader sustainable development agenda. /ppThe Forum's Ocean team seats within the CNC Earth Systems Agenda to create innovative platforms at the nexus of science, business and policy and cultivates partnerships across business, government, academia and civil society to fast-track ambitious solutions for ocean health. The Ocean team hosts two key communities to achieve these objectives: /ppAccelerating Critical Transformations for the Ocean (ACT Ocean) supports companies in identifying concrete actions that conserve and restore ocean health while creating long-term economic and social value. It brings businesses together with governments, academia and civil society to share knowledge and scale effective solutions. /ppFriends of Ocean Action (FOA) is a coalition of 91 ocean leaders from business, civil society, international organisations, science and technology. The members - the Friends - come from business, civil society, international organizations, science and technology and are committed to fast-tracking solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the ocean. /ppThe OAA team is recruiting a Senior Associate, Communications who will coordinate and deliver internal and external communications activities in line with agreed communications strategies, and promote the priorities, initiatives, activities and campaigns of our ocean work to demonstrate impact. /ph3Reporting line and how is this role embedded in the wider team? /h3pThe role will be based at the World Economic Forum's Geneva office, within the Ocean Agenda team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Programming Strategy, Ocean Agenda. /ppElsewhere across the Forum, this person will work with colleagues in the ocean team, the nature pillar and broader Centre of Nature and Climate, and the Global Communications Group. Outside of the Forum, this person will work with a broad range of stakeholders, including communications teams of Friends of Ocean Action, external communications agencies and members of the media. /ph3What will you be responsible for? /h3ulliImplement agreed communications plans and activities in collaboration with Ocean Agenda leadership, particularly on the strategy related to the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2027. /liliSupport ocean project and initiative leads with the design of communications and messaging that increases the impact of their work, and ensure that all ocean project content (key messages, factsheets, websites, etc) is accurate, coherent with ACT Ocean and regularly updated. /liliCoordinate with internal teams and external contributors to deliver agreed communications products and announcements, ensure accurate and consistent reference to ocean priorities and stories, and leverage digital and outreach opportunities. /liliPlan, coordinate and deliver communications activities for key events, milestones and report launches. /liliDevelop and edit communications materials, including key messages, talking points, presentations and digital content for ACT Ocean /liliDraft blogs, articles, media releases for ACT Ocean priority news and developments. /liliCreate simple design collateral such as social media tiles. /liliWork with external communications agencies for some project deliverables. /liliTrack communications outputs and coverage, contributing to performance reporting and identifying opportunities for improvement. /liliContribute to effective and active internal communications to ensure visibility of the ocean work within the Forum. /li /ulh3What core knowledge, skills and experience are we looking to add? /h3pDomain knowledge and experience /pulliUniversity degree or equivalent professional experience in communications, journalism, marketing, international relations, environmental studies or a related discipline. /liliDemonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic communications initiatives. /liliProven ability to translate complex technical or policy topics into engaging communications for diverse audiences. /liliExperience producing a wide range of communications products including articles, blogs, presentations, executive briefing materials and digital content. /liliKnowledge of ocean issues is highly desirable, with experience in sustainability, nature, environmental or international policy considered a strong advantage. /liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in an additional language is an asset. /liliAdvanced proficiency with Micr /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Associate, Communications, Ocean Action Agenda in Genève Arbeitgeber: weforum
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