Senior Associate, Knowledge Communities in Genève

pThe World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Geneva, with offices in New York, San Francisco, Beijing, and Tokyo. /p pWe 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. /p h3Context and why we are recruiting? /h3 pThe Knowledge Communities team builds and manages relationships with leading experts and knowledge institutions worldwide, ensuring that the Forum's work is informed by rigorous expertise, diverse perspectives and a strong understanding of the issues shaping the global agenda. /p pWe are seeking a Senior Associate, Research Institutions, to manage a defined portfolio of more than 30 institutions, primarily scientific organizations and research laboratories, alongside universities, academies, think tanks and other relevant bodies. /p pThe role will build and strengthen institutional relationships, identify opportunities to engage relevant institutions and experts across the Forum's work, and develop knowledge of the scientific and research landscape to support the Forum's intellectual agenda. The role will also lead defined thematic and geographical workstreams within the Knowledge Communities portfolio, in line with priorities established by the Director. /p pThe role provides an opportunity to work at the intersection of relationship management, knowledge curation and global issues, connecting leading institutions and experts with relevant Forum programmes, communities, meetings and initiatives. /p h3Reporting line and how is this role embedded in the wider team? /h3 pThe Senior Associate will report to the Director of Knowledge Communities and work closely with colleagues across Forum Centres, regional and industry teams, initiatives, events and other relevant functions. /p pThe role will serve as a key working-level counterpart to relevant Centres and regional teams, helping identify and connect appropriate institutional expertise to their priorities. /p pExternally, the Senior Associate will independently manage relationships with a range of senior stakeholders across research and knowledge institutions, including presidents and rectors, research and institute directors, laboratory leaders, senior academics and other prominent experts. /p h3What will you be responsible for? /h3 ul liManage a defined portfolio of more than 30 research institutions and scientific organizations, building and maintaining trusted relationships and developing a strong understanding of each institution's priorities, expertise and potential contribution to the Forum. /li liDevelop and deliver tailored engagement plans within agreed team priorities, ensuring institutions are actively connected to relevant Forum programmes, communities, meetings, initiatives and other opportunities. /li liBuild a strong understanding of relevant scientific and research ecosystems, monitoring institutional priorities, emerging areas of research and developments in the broader intellectual landscape, and translate this knowledge into practical insights and recommendations for Forum colleagues. /li liIdentify and connect relevant institutions, researchers and experts with Forum activities, supporting the continued development of a diverse and high-quality expert community across disciplines, geographies, institutions and perspectives. /li liLead defined thematic or geographical workstreams within the Knowledge Communities portfolio, taking responsibility for planning and delivery, managing timelines, risks and dependencies, anticipating stakeholder needs and escalating matters with broader strategic or reputational implications. /li liWork closely with Centres, regional teams, initiatives, events and other Forum functions to understand knowledge and expertise needs, coordinate contributions and support an integrated approach to institutional and expert engagement. /li liPlan and deliver, or contribute to, institutional visits, expert consultations, workshops and other engagements, preparing high-quality agendas, briefings, correspondence, meeting materials and recommendations for Forum colleagues, leadership and external stakeholders. /li liMaintain accurate institutional relationship information, engagement plans and relevant intelligence in Forum systems, and identify practical improvements to portfolio management, knowledge curation, expert engagement and team ways of working. /li liSuccess in the role will be reflected in strong institutional relationships, effective delivery of agreed engagement plans and workstreams, useful research and ecosystem insights, meaningful expert engagement, effective cross-Forum collaboration and consistently high-quality delivery. /li /ul h3What core knowledge, skills and experience are we looking to add to our team? /h3 pDomain Knowledge and Experience /p ul liUniversity degree required; a master's degree, particularly in a scientific or research-related discipline, is an asset. Relevant qualifications in public policy, international relations, economics or the social sciences will also be considered. /li li4-6 years relevant professional experience within or working closely with the global scientific, research, higher education or knowledge ecosystem. /li liExperience working with a scientific organization, research institution, laboratory, university, academy, think tank or similar body, or within an organization that partners closely with such institutions. /li liExperience independently managing external stakeholder relationships, including engagement with senior institutional or subject-matter leaders. /li /ul pCore Skills /p ul liStrong analytical, research and synthesis skills, with the ability to understand complex information and translate it into practical insights and recommendations. /li liDemonstrated ability to lead defined projects or workstreams from planning through delivery, managing multiple stakeholders, timelines and dependencies. /li liSound judgement and the ability to work with limited supervision, anticipate issues and recognize when decisions should be escalated. /li liExcellent written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to prepare concise, high-quality materials for senior audiences. /li liStrong organizational and project-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an international, matrixed environment. /li liCultural awareness, discretion, sound interpersonal judgement and a proactive, collaborative approach. /li liWillingness and ability to undertake periodic international travel. /li liCandidates who have completed digital accreditations or taken different routes to upskilling are welcome to apply. /li /ul pJoin an independent and impartial organization with over 55 years of connecting leaders to make sense of global challenges and move the world forward together. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr