Specialist, Nature Action Agenda
This position is a fixed-term role until June 30, 2026.
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.
Why we are recruiting:
The Centre for Nature and Climate (CNC) acts as a systems leader and platform curator on the environment and natural resource security, the future of food, development finance, and sustainable development, including helping to organize the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit. The Centre seeks to bring innovation and frontier approaches to help the international system be more agile and equipped to respond to today’s challenges. The Centre has organized its initiatives into three thematic pillars: Net Zero, Nature Positive, and Better Living.
The CNC Nature Positive Pillar is working for a global transition towards a nature-positive economy, with its work focused on land and seascape protection and restoration, deforestation-free supply chains, healthy and resilient oceans, and nature-positive urban development.
Now more than ever, the momentum on business action for nature is on the rise. The CNC Nature Positive Pillar is looking to hire a self-motivated professional to support its key communities, coordinate events, and help improve processes for efficiency.
Reporting lines and interactions:
The role is based in Geneva within the World Economic Forum. The incumbent will report to the Head, Nature and Biodiversity.
The incumbent will be expected to liaise with stakeholders, both internally and externally, and ensure relationships are well maintained.
Breakdown of main responsibilities:
Community Engagement (30%):
Manage all aspects of Nature Action Agenda monthly calls, including scheduling, agenda-setting with the Head, Nature and Biodiversity, and updating with notes and clear next steps.
Work closely with the Policy Lead, Nature Action Agenda to manage the Champions for Nature and Senior Advisors’ community, including physical and virtual meetings.
Team Coordination (40%):
Support team coordination of meetings and note-taking.
Assist the Head, Nature and Biodiversity in stakeholder outreach.
Manage the knowledge and digital library, including the database, supporting material, and interaction logs.
Support Financing for Nature (30%):
Collaborate with the Lead, Innovative Finance for Nature to strengthen stakeholder engagement, including the Frontrunners Coalition.
Provide logistical support for cross-house collaboration on Financing for Nature, including helping build PowerPoint slides, updating web material, and occasional research.
The successful candidate will be assessed on:
Project Management: Strong project management skills with proficiency in MS Office tools, including creating professional slides and process visualization.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Time Management and Prioritization: Ability to work to short deadlines, juggling competing demands without compromising quality.
Interpersonal Skills and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
Motivation: Self-starter who enjoys working in a highly collaborative environment.
Preferred requirements and experience:
Master’s in business administration, international development, finance, economics, or similar.
Minimum of two years’ professional experience in a project management/coordination role at a relevant business or not-for-profit organization, including consulting.
Proven record of working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task.
Experience working on environmental/sustainability issues is preferred.
Demonstrated experience working within multi-stakeholder processes and coordinating high-level meetings.
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!
