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- Policy Officer, Security and Defence Partnerships
EEAS
Brussels, BECloses 7 AugThe Policy Officer develops and manages the EU's peace, security, and defence relations with partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Based in Brussels, the role involves preparing bilateral dialogues, providing strategic advice on regional security developments, and supporting horizontal partnership initiatives within the EEAS.
- Specialist, Content and Programming
WEF
Beijing, CNThis role leads the development, localization, and delivery of Forum content and programming in China, focusing on health, financial systems, and the experiential economy. It serves as a bridge between global priorities and regional realities, building multistakeholder ecosystems and generating insights that align with China's policy and business landscape.
- Swiss Public Affairs Coordinator
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Swiss Public Affairs Coordinator supports the World Economic Forum's engagement with the Swiss government at federal, cantonal, and communal levels. The role focuses on managing logistics, administrative processes, and project coordination to maintain trusted relationships with host country stakeholders.
- Senior Writer
WHO
Brazzaville, CGCloses 1 AugThe Senior Writer supports the Regional Director for Africa in delivering strategic messaging aligned with WHO health priorities. The role involves preparing high-quality speeches, talking points, and briefing materials for engagements with Member States, global partners, and stakeholders.
- Programme Officer (Migration and Sustaining Peace)
IOM
New York, USCloses 23 JulBased at the IOM Office to the United Nations in New York, this role manages the peace and security portfolio, focusing on the prevention of violent extremism, counterterrorism, and youth and women's roles in peace. The officer facilitates high-level liaison between IOM and the UN Peace and Security Pillar to strengthen institutional partnerships and policy alignment.
- Partnerships Specialist
UNICEF
Rome, ITCloses 26 JulThis role leads UNICEF engagement with foundations and faith-based organizations to drive strategic partnerships and maximize income. The specialist provides technical guidance to regional and country offices on resource mobilization and manages high-value donor pipelines to support global children's rights.
- Market Development Specialist
UNICEF
Rome, ITCloses 26 JulThis role contributes to the design and implementation of data-driven market development and fundraising approaches to support UNICEF's private sector operations. The specialist translates complex business needs into scalable digital solutions and actionable insights through advanced data analysis and market intelligence.
- UN Coordination and Coherence Analyst
UNDP
New York, USCloses 17 JulThis role supports UNDP's strategic positioning within the UN Development System by advancing partnerships with UN entities and intergovernmental partners. The analyst monitors inter-agency negotiations, supports corporate strategies for UN reform, and facilitates high-level engagement in inter-agency mechanisms.
- Programme Coordinator (Programme Support Unit)
IOM
Aden, YECloses 22 JulThe Programme Coordinator leads the Programme Support Unit in Yemen, overseeing project development, donor liaison, and institutional reporting. The role ensures that migration management and emergency response programmes align with IOM strategic objectives and donor requirements while fostering partnerships with government and UN stakeholders.
- Economic Affairs Officer
UN Secretariat
Tripoli, LYCloses 23 JulBased in Tripoli, this role leads the Economic Unit within the UN Support Mission in Libya to provide strategic analysis and policy advice in support of peacebuilding and economic recovery. The officer functions as the primary interlocutor with Libyan institutions and international partners on critical issues including fiscal management, oil sector governance, and financial oversight.
- Principal Partnerships Specialist
ADB
Manila, PHCloses 23 JulThe Principal Financing Partnerships Specialist serves as the Team Lead for the Japan Funds team, providing strategic leadership over fund management and donor engagement. The role ensures the effective administration of trust funds, maintains high-level relationships with the Government of Japan, and oversees fiduciary compliance and portfolio performance.
- Corporate Alliances Specialist
UNICEF
Rome, ITCloses 24 JulThe Corporate Alliances Specialist develops and manages high-value corporate partnerships to advance UNICEF strategic objectives and deliver financial resource targets. Working with National Committees and internal divisions, the role focuses on relationship management, proposition development, and maximizing the reach and influence of global partners.
- Partnerships Manager (Philanthropy)
UNICEF
Panama City, PACloses 23 JulThe Partnerships Manager leads efforts to maximize revenue and drive sustainable income growth through strategic high-value philanthropy partnerships in Latin America and the Caribbean. Reporting to the Regional Chief of Private Sector Partnerships, the role provides technical expertise and strategic oversight to country offices to deepen relationships with philanthropists and foundations.
- Senior Operations Officer
World Bank
Riyadh, SACloses 4 AugThe Senior Operations Officer manages the World Bank Technical Cooperation Program in Saudi Arabia, serving as a senior liaison to deepen relationships with government counterparts. The role involves coordinating Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) and ensuring high-quality delivery of projects aligned with Vision 2030 goals.
- Senior Communications Officer (Middle East and North Africa)
IMF
Washington, DC, USCloses 21 JulThe Senior Communications Officer leads strategic media engagement and digital storytelling for the IMF, with a specific focus on the Middle East and North Africa region. The role involves managing high-level relationships with journalists and influencers while developing messaging that advances the institution's policy priorities.
- Human Rights Officer
OHCHR
Monrovia, LRCloses 22 JulThis role is based in Monrovia, Liberia, and focuses on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) and business-related human rights issues. The officer coordinates activities, conducts substantive research, and ensures gender equality dimensions are integrated into political and economic programmes.
- Representative in Washington, D.C.
UNHCR
Washington, DC, USCloses 22 JulAs the High Commissioner's senior representative in the United States, this role provides strategic vision and managerial oversight for the Washington office. The Representative leads advocacy, visibility, and fundraising campaigns to secure political and financial support for UNHCR's global mission from government and private sector stakeholders.
- Account Manager, Partner Success, Africa
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Account Manager joins the Business Engagement Africa team to build and strengthen relationships with Partner representatives across a diverse portfolio of industries. The role focuses on delivering high-quality engagement, ensuring partner retention, and integrating organizations into the Forum ecosystem to address regional and systemic issues.
- Lead, Frontier AI Systems
WEF
San Francisco, USThis role leads the Frontier AI Systems and Capabilities workstream within the Centre for AI Excellence, focusing on the technical trajectory and real-world deployment of advanced AI models. The Lead translates complex technical developments into actionable frameworks for governance, safety, and system design while managing a global community of experts and stakeholders. It suits a professional with deep technical fluency in foundation models and experience engaging C-level executives on emerging systemic risks.
- Programme Management Officer
UNEP
Paris, FRCloses 5 AugThis position leads the coordination of the UNEP Textiles Initiative within the Industry and Economy Division. The officer manages the Textile Unit, oversees strategic partnerships with governments and the private sector, and drives the transition toward a sustainable and circular textile value chain.
- Project Development and Reporting Officer
IOM
Bangui, CFCloses 16 JulThe Project Development and Reporting Officer manages donor liaison and project design for IOM in the Central African Republic. The role involves identifying funding opportunities, drafting high-quality proposals, and ensuring compliance with institutional reporting standards across migration and humanitarian sectors.
- Special Assistant, Political Affairs
UN SecretariatCloses 17 JulThis position is located within the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General at MINUSCA. The incumbent provides high-level substantive and analytical support to ensure the effective implementation of the mission mandate and coordination of senior-level outputs.
- Associate Donor Relations Officer
UNHCR
Geneva, CHCloses 20 JulThis Junior Professional Officer position supports UNHCR's Global Public Partnerships and Financing Service in maintaining dialogue with governmental donors and UN agencies. The role focuses on mobilizing political and financial support, managing donor contributions, and providing information on UNHCR operations to sustain humanitarian funding.
- Social Media Officer
OECD
Paris, FRCloses 21 JulThe Social Media Officer develops and executes digital content strategies to amplify the OECD's policy research and global impact. Working within the Directorate for Communications, the role involves managing corporate social media accounts, creating multimedia content, and monitoring engagement metrics to inform future campaigns.
- Team Leader, Funding Partnerships
UNDP
New York, USCloses 22 JulThe Team Leader provides strategic leadership to a high performing team managing UNDP engagement with Member State donors and bilateral partners. Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy, the incumbent leads negotiation strategies to protect and grow the core resource base while modernizing the organization resource mobilization culture.
- Specialist, Middle East and North Africa, Centre for Energy and Materials
WEF
Geneva, CHThis role supports the Emerging Markets Deployment team within the Centre for Energy and Materials, focusing on advancing energy and industrial transitions in the Middle East and North Africa. The specialist facilitates public-private cooperation by delivering regional projects, managing stakeholder consultations, and coordinating with the Saudi Arabia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
- Chief of Protocol
UN Secretariat
Geneva, CHCloses 14 AugThe Chief of Protocol leads the Protocol and Liaison Service at the United Nations Office at Geneva, serving as the primary authority on diplomatic practice and host country relations. The role involves managing high-level visits from Heads of State, overseeing accreditation for Permanent Missions, and providing strategic advice to the Director-General on matters of precedence and diplomatic immunity.
- Deputy Head of Division and Head of Media and Social Media Unit
OECD
Paris, FRCloses 20 JulThis leadership role within the Directorate for Communications involves overseeing the OECD's corporate media and social media presence. The successful candidate will manage a team of professionals to amplify the organization's policy priorities and support the Secretary-General's external engagement activities.
- Clean Energy Transition Programme Officer
OECD
Paris, FRCloses 19 JulThis role supports the International Energy Agency (IEA) in coordinating clean energy transition activities across the Middle East and North Africa. The officer manages project implementation, monitors regional energy developments, and maintains high-level liaison with partner governments and international organizations.
- Communication Specialist (Leadership Communications)
IFAD
Rome, ITCloses 23 JulThe Communication Specialist conceptualizes and implements strategic communication approaches to enhance IFAD's visibility and influence. Working closely with senior leadership, the incumbent develops high-quality content, including executive speeches and thought leadership pieces, to strengthen the organization's brand and promote its mandate to global audiences.
- Special Assistant to Executive Director
UN Women
New York, USCloses 18 JulThe Special Assistant provides high level advisory services and strategic support to the Executive Director of UN Women. The role involves coordinating corporate initiatives, managing the flow of information within the Executive Office, and facilitating engagement with Member States and international partners.
- External Relations Adviser
ICC
The Hague, NLCloses 7 AugThe External Relations Adviser supports the Presidency of the International Criminal Court in managing its external functions and fostering global understanding of the institution. The role involves coordinating communications strategies, planning high-level visits, and drafting critical reports for the United Nations and the Assembly of States Parties.
- Director, Political Affairs
UN Secretariat
New York, USCloses 7 AugThe Director serves as the Deputy Head of the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office, providing strategic leadership and policy guidance on peacebuilding strategies. The role involves managing the office's senior management team, overseeing administrative operations, and representing the organization in high-level inter-governmental and inter-agency fora.
- Consultative Committee Expert
UN Secretariat
Bern, CHCloses 31 JulThis role provides support to the Program Manager in coordinating the principal activities of the Universal Postal Union Consultative Committee. The Expert ensures joint coordination of secretariat efforts across institutional relations, member outreach, and internal management to foster collaboration between the UPU and the wider postal sector.
- Human Rights Officer
OHCHR
Vienna, ATCloses 3 AugThis position is located in the Regional Hub for Europe and Central Asia in Vienna, supporting the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan. The officer provides expert advice on gender dimensions of human rights violations and ensures the integration of gender perspectives into monitoring and reporting activities.
- Public Information Officer (Public Information and External Relations)
UN SecretariatCloses 19 JulThe Public Information Officer coordinates strategic communications, media relations, and external partnerships for the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute. The role involves managing the institute's digital presence, overseeing publications, and supporting resource mobilization efforts to enhance institutional visibility.
- Partner Lead, Japan Business Team
WEF
Tokyo, JPThe Partner Lead manages strategic relationships with senior executives from Forum Partner companies in Japan, focusing on engagement retention and new partner development. This role involves building executive-level connections, designing tailored engagement plans, and identifying a robust pipeline of potential partners to align with regional goals. The position also includes people management responsibilities, providing guidance to local business team members in the Tokyo office.
- Political Affairs Officer
UN Secretariat
New York, USCloses 1 AugThis position is located in the front office supporting the Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. The officer provides high-level advice, conducts political analysis, and ensures the implementation of senior-level decisions across the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations.
- External Relations Officer (Capacity Building)
OHCHR
Geneva, CHCloses 1 AugThis role is located within the Donor and External Relations Section of OHCHR in Geneva. The incumbent leads resource mobilization capacity building, develops strategic partnerships with diverse donors, and ensures a consistent office-wide approach to fundraising and donor relations.
- Political Affairs Officer
UN Secretariat
New York, USCloses 1 AugThis role is located within the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and focuses on knowledge management, guidance development, and mission planning. The officer supports Special Political Missions by analyzing political developments and facilitating lessons learning exercises to improve departmental strategy.
- Manager, Industry Strategy and Growth, Media, Entertainment and Sports
WEF
New York, USThe Manager drives the Media, Entertainment, and Sports Industry Community by managing strategic engagement with CEOs and Strategy Officers from global partner companies. The role focuses on defining industry agendas, identifying collaboration opportunities with the public sector, and delivering value through a comprehensive portfolio of Forum activities.
- Account Manager, Partner Strategy, Korea and North Asia
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Account Manager builds and reinforces strategic relationships with senior executives from Forum Partner companies in the Asia Pacific region, with a primary focus on the South Korean market. The role involves developing tailored engagement plans that align partner business priorities with the Forum's industry and regional agendas.
- Account Manager, Partner Strategy (ASEAN Region)
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Account Manager builds and reinforces strategic relationships with senior executives from Forum Partner companies in the Asia Pacific region, specifically focusing on Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The role involves developing tailored engagement plans to align partner business priorities with the Forum's industry communities and global centers.
- Political Affairs Officer
UN Secretariat
Geneva, CHCloses 26 JulThis position is located in the office of the United Nations Representative to the Geneva International Discussions (UNRGID). The officer provides substantive advice and political analysis to support the UN role as Co-Chair of the Geneva Discussions and Chair of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM).
- Account Manager, Partner Success (Communications and Technology)
WEF
New York, USThe Account Manager builds and strengthens interactions with a portfolio of partner companies within the communications and technology industries. Working as part of a two-person account team, the role focuses on delivering tailored engagement plans and identifying strategic opportunities within the Forum ecosystem.
- Account Manager, Partner Strategy, India and South Asia
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Account Manager manages a portfolio of major Indian and South Asian companies to drive their engagement with the World Economic Forum's global initiatives. The role involves building strategic relationships with business executives and aligning corporate objectives with the Forum's industry and regional agendas.
- Partner Services Specialist
WEF
Tokyo, JPThe Partner Services Specialist serves as a dedicated account manager for World Economic Forum Partners in Japan, focusing on building and reinforcing strategic relationships with business leaders. The role ensures high levels of partner retention and engagement by delivering tailored plans that align corporate priorities with the Forum's global initiatives and events.
- Lead, Global Materials Collaboration
WEF
Geneva, CHThe Lead manages the Materials Collaboration workstream within the Centre for Energy and Materials, focusing on circular economy and international cooperation. The role involves deepening business engagement and strengthening regional collaboration, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, to elevate regional perspectives into global materials dialogue.
- Senior Manager, Global Virtual Health Alliance
WEF
New York, USThe Senior Manager leads the secretariat of the Global Virtual Health Alliance, a multi-stakeholder platform focused on transforming healthcare delivery through digital innovation. The role is responsible for defining the alliance's strategic direction, overseeing governance, and managing a high-performing team to deliver impactful health outcomes.
- Lead, Health Security
WEF
New York, USThis role sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and partnership within the Centre for Health and Healthcare. The Lead will focus on scaling the Pandemic Preparedness Engine (PPX), an AI-enabled platform designed to identify infectious disease risks and accelerate vaccine R&D through public-private cooperation.
- Specialist, Hospitality and Events
WEF
New York, USThis role manages the intersection of operations, hospitality, and events at the New York office to ensure the seamless execution of high-level engagements. The Specialist delivers world-class experiences for global leaders and partners while supporting the full event lifecycle and office operations.
- Head of Growth and Impact, Urban Transformation
WEF
New York, USThis senior leadership role drives the strategic direction for the Centre for Urban Transformation's global growth, engagement, and retention efforts. The incumbent cultivates relationships with C-suite executives and government leaders to advance place-based impact and strengthen local economies worldwide.
- Stakeholder Engagement Lead
WEF
Tokyo, JPBased in Tokyo, this role spearheads engagement with non-governmental and non-business stakeholders across Japan, including academia, think tanks, and civil society. The Lead translates global priorities into regional roadmaps and supports the growth of the Forum's Innovators Community by engaging leading start-ups and entrepreneurs.
- Government Engagement Lead
WEF
Tokyo, JPThe Government Engagement Lead drives strategic relationships with Japan's national and sub-national governments to amplify the Forum's regional impact. Based in Tokyo, the role designs public-private collaborations and manages high-level gatherings that integrate Japanese public sector stakeholders into global agendas.
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