Specialist, planetary futures and expert communities

Pb(3 year employment, from July 2026 to June 2029, Geneva based) /b /ppThe World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Geneva, with offices in New York, San Francisco, Beijing, and Tokyo. We 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. /ppThe Centre for Nature and Climate (CNC) works to advance global action on climate change and nature loss by convening leaders from business, government, civil society, and academia. Through high-impact initiatives, partnerships, and platforms, CNC aims to accelerate solutions that support a nature-positive, net-zero future and drive systemic change at scale. /ppbContext and why we are recruiting /bbr/  /ppTo support the launch and delivery of the Hoffmann Programme on Planetary Science for Economic Futures, CNC is recruiting a Specialist, Planetary Futures to help coordinate and operationalize the programme’s global cohort and senior leadership community. /ppThis role will support the day-to-day management of the cohort journey, including community engagement, programme coordination, events support, communications, and stakeholder management. The position will play an important role in ensuring a high-quality cohort experience while supporting collaboration across the Forum ecosystem and external partners. /ppbReporting line and how is this role embedded in the wider team? /b /ppThis role will report to CNC’s Lead, Expert Community and will operate across multiple teams in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment. /ppThe Specialist, Planetary Futures will work closely with initiative teams, operations, communications, and external partners to support community engagement, programme delivery, and knowledge-sharing activities across the initiative. /ppbWhat will you be responsible for? /b /plipSupport the application and selection processes and onboarding and engagement of Hoffmann Planetary Leaders across academic and non-profit institutions globally /p /lilipCoordinate regular communications, community touchpoints, and engagement activities for the cohort /p /lilipMaintain cohort records, engagement tracking, and programme data through internal systems and Salesforce /p /lilipSupport the implementation of the cohort curriculum, learning journeys, and peer exchange activities /p /lilipCoordinate logistics and scheduling for cohort meetings, workshops, and virtual convenings /p /lilipSupport planning and delivery of annual fellowship gatherings, workshops, and dialogue sessions /p /lilipCoordinate invitations, briefing materials, speaker preparation, and participant communications /p /lilipDraft pre-read materials, programme notes, and engagement summaries /p /lilipProvide logistical and operational support for Forum and non-Forum events linked to the programme /p /lilipConduct desk research and support mapping exercises related to planetary science, economic futures, and science communication /p /lilipSupport coordination with academic institutions, research partners, and external collaborators /p /lilipAssist in tracking cohort outputs, collaborations, and impact indicators /p /lilipCollaborate with communications, events, and initiative teams to support coherent programme delivery and storytelling /p /lilipSupport knowledge-sharing across CNC thematic areas and related Forum communities /p /lipbWhat core knowledge, skills and experience are we looking to add to our team? /b /plipAn intellectual background with a university degree or equivalent in sustainability, environmental studies, public policy, economics, international relations, communications, or related field /p /lilip3+ years of relevant professional experience in programme coordination, community management, events, or stakeholder engagement /p /lilipExperience supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives or global communities and international events/convenings /p /lilipFamiliarity with academic, research or fellowship programmes is a plus /p /lilipExperience using CRM systems and collaboration tools (e.g. Salesforce, Slack) /p /lilipExceptional organizational and time management skills, with a keen eye for detail /p /lilipHighly collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills /p /lilipAbility to thrive in a demanding environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and deliver under pressure /p /lilipResponsible, independent, and self-driven, with a passion for innovation to improve quality of life while respecting planetary boundaries /p /lilipExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus /p /lipbWhy join us? /b /pbr/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