Specialist, Resource Systems and Resilience Program
Date de publication :
30 septembre 2024Taux d'activité :
100%- Lieu de travail :Geneva
This position can be based in either Geneva, Beijing or New York, offering the opportunity to work closely with global partners across the Forum.
The annual salary range for this role is $80,000-$85,000 in New York.
The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
The Centre for Nature and Climate (CNC) is a platform that focuses on protecting our environment and fostering sustainable practices. Our goals include achieving Net Zero emissions, promoting responsible land and ocean use, and improving the management of key resources like food, water, and raw materials. The activities of the Center involve leaders from all stakeholder groups, including over 250 Forum partners from the business sector.
Within CNC, the Resource Systems and Resilience Program aims to support the transformation of production and consumption patterns in regenerative and efficient material systems, building societal resilience and health. The program tailors initiatives to address both acute risks and chronic environmental risks at various stages. Engaged stakeholders exercise their leadership and deploy their capabilities toward advancing sustainable development, fostering better living conditions for society. It operates through three impact areas designed to foster a preserved environment, healthy societies and a resource-productive economy.
Why we are recruiting
The Forum is recruiting a Project Portfolio Specialist to broadly support the execution of various initiatives in the program. In its initial focus, the specialist will advance initiatives related to pollution, its impact on the environment, on the quality of life of communities and individuals and on economic productivity. These initiatives aim to design and implement action plans addressing various forms of pollution (chemical, macro, and micro pollution). More specifically, an initial focus on textile pollution and contributions to working groups within the Consumers Beyond Waste initiatives are envisioned.
Reporting lines and interactions
The position will sit within the Forum’s Centre for Nature and Climate, reporting to the Lead, Circular Economic Systems, and can be based in Geneva, New York or Beijing.
Internally, the Specialist will work in close collaboration with colleagues in the Resource Systems and Resilience Program. Externally, the Specialist will interact with a diverse array of partners across the Forum and with other relevant stakeholders.
Responsibilities
General
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Contribute to the operationalization and execution of projects across the program.
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Deploy project management practices, especially scheduling, communication, progress monitoring resourcing and reporting to the projects in the portfolio.
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Support the design and delivery of project activities such as sessions and workshops throughout the year
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Lead on the development of content curation and communication including the development of summary documents, briefings, and program communication materials.
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Maintain internal and externally-facing project documentation and digital content.
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Liaise with public engagement team to support the development of communication strategy.
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Coordinate internal team meetings and activities.
Textile pollution initiative
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Assist in building a steering committee of key organizations.
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Support the planning and execution of recurring steering committee meetings, including by preparing presentations, taking minutes, and distributing pre- and post-read materials.
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Support the recruitment of new partners for the initiative.
Consumers Beyond Waste
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Assist in establishing a new working group on reuse infrastructure.
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Support in creating an engagement plan for community partners consisting of consultation calls, (online) convenings, and key summits and events.
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Support the development of content insights and the launch of knowledge products.
Preferred requirements and experience
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, environmental sustainability, public policy / administration or related disciplines.
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3+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally across business, government, non-profit, international organization and/or think tanks.
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Robust understanding of environmental issues, concepts and ecosystem stakeholders linked to the circular economy and efficient utilization of resources.
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Great project and time management skills, a strong work ethic, and high attention to detail.
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Comfort interacting with executive leaders and working with a high level of independence.
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Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional languages are a plus.
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Excellent teamwork and relationship management skills with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Why work at the Forum:
The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!