Specialist, Future of Materials Program

ppThe World Economic Forum (WEF) is an independent, not‑for‑profit organisation headquartered in Geneva and with global offices in NewYork, SanFrancisco, Beijing, and Tokyo. The Forum seeks a collaborator to support delivery of the Programme’s multiple activities. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliCoordinate the Programme’s activities, including calendars, milestones, scheduling, and communications. /liliIdentify, engage, and manage stakeholders for programming and events to strengthen the Programme’s business‑engagement efforts. /liliCollaborate with internal business teams and business‑engagement focal points to generate insights, align the Programme’s activities with institutional priorities and processes. /liliPrioritise key global and regional events where the Initiative “Transitioning Materials Systems” can contribute impactful multistakeholder sessions. /liliSupport convenings, dialogues and insight generation for the Initiative. /liliPlan and support delivery of a relevant calendar of activities for communities, identifying engagement events and preparing session structures. /liliMaintain a continuous pipeline of individuals to recruit for the various communities. /liliIntegrate insights from the communities into the broader Future of Materials programme outputs. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliMaster’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, economics, sustainable development, international relations, public policy, or related fields. /lili3–5years of professional experience in multistakeholder contexts. /liliFamiliarity with global materials topics and international contexts. /li /ulh3Core Skills /h3ulliEvent planning and coordination; stakeholder engagement and trust‑building across cultures and sectors. /liliCuriosity, comfort with ambiguity, and analytical skills to surface, articulate, contextualise and act on insights. /liliProficiency with information‑technology tools to research and map issues and stakeholders. /liliStrong verbal and written communication in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus. /liliSelf‑starter with a collaborative, empathetic approach and commitment to advancing dialogue, cooperation and innovation. /li /ulh3Benefits /h3pAs part of an independent, impartial organisation with over five decades of experience, you will work within a global team that brings leaders together through dialogue, builds trust and turns shared understanding of complex issues into collective solutions. The work environment is grounded in care, curiosity and respect, encouraging genuine collaboration and shared learning, and fostering professional growth through real‑world challenges. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr