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Applications are open for the World Economic Forum Early Careers Programme, Spring 2025 Cohort based in Geneva or Beijing

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Closing Date: 12 January 2025

Applications are open for the World Economic Forum Early Careers Programme, Spring 2025 Cohort based in Geneva or Beijing

The World Economic Forum is looking for fresh young talent to join its International Organisations and Humanitarian Agenda team!

Background

The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, engages the foremost political, business, and other leaders of society to build coalitions and initiatives – digitally and physically – to address industry, regional and systemic issues.

As part of its global team of over 1’000+ employees across six offices representing more than 100 nationalities, you will have the opportunity to influence systems level change, build communities of action, and broaden your perspective.

Programme Overview

The Forum believes that early career talents are an essential and vibrant part of its community. The Early Careers Programme provides an exciting opportunity for participants to get a feel for working at the Forum, bringing in fresh ideas and gaining valuable real-world experience.

The positions offered are best suited to bachelor’s and master’s program graduates, with 1-2 years of previous professional experience.

Conditions and benefits of the Programme

Full-time onsite employment contract of 6 months at a World Economic Forum office in Geneva and Beijing
Program start dates between 15 March and 15 April 2025
Monthly gross compensation of CHF 4’500 (salary and medical allowance) / CNY 11’565 (salary)

What you will do

As a participant in the Early Careers Programme, you will have the opportunity to work within specific functional areas, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to impactful projects. Throughout the programme, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals and develop a diverse skill set that can accelerate your career.

Below are the different functional areas where you can work and develop your expertise:

Community and stakeholder management – Engage and maintain relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders, utilizing various communication platforms and activities to ensure effective collaboration

Project, content and policy management – responsible for research, project management, and content development to support various strategic initiatives, partnerships, or regional and industry contexts
Data and analytics – responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to support informed decision-making and strategic planning around Forum and Centre initiatives, or to support the development of research and flagship reports
Technology innovation and digital success – Drive the development and adoption of technologies and digital strategies to enhance the Forum’s initiatives and maximize the impact of global collaboration

Additionally, you will be able to apply and develop these functional skills within one of Forum’s thematic areas including:

Forum Centres (Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, Energy and Materials, Financial and Monetary Systems, Health and Healthcare, Nature and Climate, Regions Trade and Geopolitics, Fourth Industrial Revolution, New Economy and Society, Urban Transformation)
Industry and private sector engagement – responsible for fostering collaboration among industry partners, facilitating the exchange of insights and strategies to shape global, regional, and industry agendas

Organizational enablement (Finance, IT, People & Culture, Public Affairs, etc)

Skills and competencies

Project Management – Strong organizational skills and solutions-driven approach to plan, execute, and oversee projects, ensuring they remain on track
Mission-Driven – Motivated by organization’s mission and a commitment to improving the state of the world

Problem-Solving – Ability to critically evaluate information, identify patterns, and develop insights to support decision-making processes.
Communication – Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Adaptability and Resilience – Willingness to embrace change and quickly adjust to new environments, technologies, and methodologies.