The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
Incorporated as a foundation in 1971, and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
As a result of the successful growth of our organization we are now searching for a:
COMMUNITY MANAGER AFRICA
You will provide support and membership services to African Foundation Member (FM) companies and continuously upgrade the Forum’s attractiveness as a platform for these companies to grow and internationalize. You will identify the relevant trends, policy changes, business issues and developments, and deliver the appropriate programmes and activities, including the content and design of the annual World Economic Forum on Africa. You will act as the primary interface for day-to-day interactions between African FM companies, governments and other non-business stakeholders. The Forum and will seek to integrate these companies into all aspects of the Forum’s key communities, projects and activities, coordinating their involvement in events, substantive interactions, as well as engagement in task forces and initiatives. You will ensure African FM companies’ participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, Regional Meetings and other Forum-led initiatives.
You will join the Forum as part of our Global Leadership Fellows Programme (www.weforum.org/glf). As such, you will be fully integrated in the World Economic Forum and benefit from an intensive work and learning experience intended to develop and train future leaders of global enterprises and international organizations. The Global Leadership Programme is designed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with its worldwide network of distinguished experts and leaders.
We expect you to exhibit demonstrated leadership capabilities; excellence in the fields of business and geopolitics, and a proven interest in global affairs. You possess a broad intellectual background with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in international relations/geopolitical studies or business administration, as well as very strong writing skills. You have five to seven years’ relevant professional experience with a well-established network in Africa. You speak fluent English and at least another language, preferably French.
Please apply and provide us with a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, three references, an 800-word personal essay on what your motivations are in joining the Global Leadership Programme and what you would like to achieve in your life.
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