* Associate Specialist - Strategy & Partnerships * International Organization ## About Our Client ## Our client is a **international organization based in Geneva**. As part of a temporary reinforcement of its **Market Shaping, Partnerships & Innovation** activities, the organization is seeking an **Associate Specialist, Strategy & Partnerships** to support the delivery of strategic initiatives and partnerships. ## Job Description ## Reporting to the **Manager, Market Shaping & Partnerships**, the Associate Specialist will support the **development, implementation and monitoring of strategic interventions**, working closely with internal teams and a broad range of external partners. This role combines **partnership strategy, strategic coordination and project management**, within a complex and highly exposed international environment.**Partnership Strategy & Management** * Support the mapping of key external partners relevant to market shaping initiatives * Contribute to the development and implementation of partnership strategies, engagement plans and joint workplans * Monitor progress against agreed partnership objectives and report on results * Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks and mitigation actions in coordination with the Manager **Strategic Coordination & Communications** * Coordinate and contribute to briefing notes, presentations and talking points for senior leadership and external partners * Support annual workplan development and strategic priority-setting processes * Coordinate meetings, workshops and partner engagements, working with internal and external stakeholders **Strategic Initiative Project Management** * Lead day-to-day project management for a major strategic initiative, including workplans, timelines and deliverables * Coordinate internal and external reporting, producing high-quality analyses, narratives and visuals * Identify and escalate implementation risks and contribute to mitigation strategies ## The Su...