(Temporary contract, start immediately through to September 2028, Geneva based). The position is funded for a 3‑year period, with the possibility of extension.
Reporting Lines & Interactions
The Systems of Cyber Resilience: Electricity Lead reports directly to the Executive Board of the Systems of Cyber Resilience: Electricity Initiative and will build working relationships with global stakeholders. Internally, within the World Economic Forum, the Lead reports directly to the Manager, Cyber Resilience, Centre for Cybersecurity.
Breakdown of Main Responsibilities
* Operate the project management office to ensure day‑to‑day management of the Systems of Cyber Resilience: Electricity Initiative.
* Ensure appropriate governance and reporting processes for the Executive Steering Board or activities relevant to ensuring the success of the Initiative.
* Manage day‑to‑day activities, including onboarding and integration of new members, stakeholder engagement across industries, governments, civil society, international and intergovernmental organizations, academia and research institutions.
* Facilitate sharing of resources, methodologies, tools and techniques and curate proposals for new projects.
* Coordinate feedback and sharing from members, transforming this feedback into insights and project development plans in conjunction with the members.
* Disseminate the activities and successes of the initiative internally and externally.
The successful candidate will be assessed on
* Successful delivery of an operational Project Management Office based on a defined budget.
* Delivery of at least one physical meeting of the members per year and quarterly meetings of the Executive Steering Board.
* Feedback from Executive Steering Board on effectiveness of the Project Management Office, and delivery of curated project development plans with members.
* Dissemination efforts to bring visibility to the initiative through the WEF platform and external platforms.
Preferred Requirements And Experience
* 8‑10 years of professional experience in the private sector, leading a project management office or building cyber resilience across the electricity sector or related critical infrastructure.
* Master’s degree in business, economics, engineering, or related disciplines.
* Ability to influence and motivate senior leaders of competing companies into supporting a collective cause.
* Track record in conceptualizing, building and leading multi‑organization collaborations that deliver impact.
* Experience working with industry and government leaders at senior executive/minister level, and subject matter experts.
* Proven agility and strong orientation for delivering results while embracing change – a proactive, self‑starter.
* Ability to build strong internal relationships and networks within complex, multicultural environments.
* Excellent network‑building skills and passion for cultivating external relationships.
* Outstanding communication skills, fluency in written and spoken English.
* Comfort with occasional global travel and proficiency with CRM tools.
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