Community Manager, Asia Pacific
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum 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, ASIA PACIFIC
GLOBAL SHAPERS COMMUNITY
(MATERNITY COVER)
The Global Shapers community enables youth to be a voice for the future in local, regional and global thought processes and a catalyst of entrepreneurship in the global public interest. To achieve its mission, the Global Shapers community is built on a network of hubs located in the major cities/regions of the world and interacts and collaborates with other Members and communities of the World Economic Forum, including with leaders from business, politics, academia, civil society, science and media.
Your primary responsibility is to help the team sustain vibrant Global Shaper communities. We expect you to be a proactive team player, to possess excellent knowledge of regional and global business, politics and culture, and to have a proven interest in global affairs. You will sustain and manage relationships with local communities of Shapers in major cities in the Asia Pacific region. This includes understanding the existing Global Shapers development status in the region and the current landscape of youth activism, strengthening the governance and operation of existing hubs and playing a supportive role in the determination of leaders for these communities. You will be in charge of nurturing hubs to maximize the likelihood that each one matures into responsible local contributors to the societies of tomorrow. Whenever possible, you will ensure collaboration between Shaper communities in your area of responsibility and the wider communities and activities of the World Economic Forum.
You possess a broad intellectual background with a Master’s degree in business, development, international relations or a related discipline. You have two or more years of professional experience, preferably in a sales/marketing environment. Excellent communication skills and on-the-ground experience in the region is necessary. You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are able to synthesize well. Any experience in relationship management, mobilizing support for volunteer or non-profit initiatives or organizations would be a plus. Knowledge of and intensive engagement with various forms of social media would be an advantage.
Duration: 6-month contract
The position is open to Swiss and EU nationals, and to holders of a valid Swiss work permit.
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