Specialist, Regional and Global Cooperation, Asia- Pacific

Engage and manage relationships within the APAC region to advance the Forum's mission.

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Overview

Engage and manage relationships within the APAC region to advance the Forum's mission.

You have:

Advanced degree in political science, economics, business administration or other relevant fields
Proven track record of successfully engaging and working with senior stakeholders in government, business, academia and civil society organizations
Team player with the ability to absorb, synthesize and develop a wide variety of insights, combined with a set of strong organizational and coordination skills
High proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory; fluency in Korean and/or another language used in the ASEAN region (Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese etc) is an asset

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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 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Team, Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics works towards cultivating and managing the Forum's relations primarily with government and public sector constituents in the Korean Peninsula, Mongolia, ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations), Australia and the Pacific and ensures that the Forum's work in the APAC region is aligned with the Mission of the Organization, as well as creating the maximum impact for the region.

With the growing political, economic and cultural weight of APAC, the team is looking to add a well-rounded regional expert who enjoys working in a highly dynamic setting, passionate about bridging the region and the world

Reporting lines and interactions

Community Specialist will report to the Head of APAC, Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics and work with a wide range of internal teams in view of identifying, developing and managing projects and initiatives in the portfolio of countries s/he is responsible for.

Main Responsibilities

Analysis (20%): Act as the Forum's main source of knowledge on the current affairs, political composition and outlook for the portfolio countries, advising relevant teams on prospects and ways for optimal engagement with public sector entities required for each activities. Contribute unique and high-quality insights towards different Forum/external platforms (on/offline)
Engagement (50%): Act as the Forum's ambassador in the region and the region's advocate within the Forum, adding regional context to global issues and implementing relevant initiatives for regional impact. Actively cultivate and manage relationships with the foremost decision makers and thinkers in the portfolio countries to broaden the Forum community and its engagement to different activities and platforms
Administration (30%): Perform necessary administrative tasks that contribute towards successful community management/engagement and delivery of on/offline meetings (e.g. data collection, input, reporting etc.)

The successful candidate will be assessed on

Quality of analysis and insight on the region and its key issues
Stability of relationship with the government stakeholders in the region and the quality of their engagement to relevant activities and projects
Level of collaboration with the rest of the team and wider Forum teams

Preferred Requirements and Experience

Advanced degree in political science, economics, business administration or other relevant fields
Proven track record of successfully engaging and working with senior stakeholders in government, business, academia and civil society organizations
Team player with the ability to absorb, synthesize and develop a wide variety of insights, combined with a set of strong organizational and coordination skills
High proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory; fluency in Korean and/or another language used in the ASEAN region (Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese etc) is an asset

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!

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully engaged a senior government stakeholder?	This assesses your experience and skill in stakeholder engagement.	Provide a specific example of your engagement efforts and the outcomes.
How do you approach analyzing regional political dynamics?	This evaluates your analytical skills and knowledge of the region.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to manage conflicting interests among stakeholders. How did you resolve it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure effective community management and engagement?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
In what ways do you bridge regional contexts with global issues?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you synthesized a wide variety of insights into a cohesive analysis?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to collect and report data for community engagement activities?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.