Community Lead, Europe and Eurasia

About the World Economic Forum

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.

About the Team

The Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics (CRTG) Europe and Eurasia team manages relationships with governments and public institutions across the region and drives public-private partnerships to address key challenges and advance economic progress, including on financial markets integration, technological competitiveness, clean and competitive energy, and trade and investment. Serving as the Forum’s main source of expertise on Europe and Eurasia, the team also leads on regional diplomatic and geopolitical initiatives.

Why We Are Recruiting

We are seeking a Community Lead, Europe and Eurasia to expand and deepen our programmatic work and relationships with governments and public institutions in the region. The successful candidate will help stimulate impactful partnerships, support high-level public sector engagement, and ensure the Forum’s work remains relevant to regional priorities.

Reporting Lines & Interactions

This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Head of Europe and Eurasia. The position interacts with all Forum teams to facilitate engagement between the Forum and the region, and externally with key stakeholders, especially senior government officials. While the role does not directly manage private sector relationships, the candidate will collaborate with business leaders on public-private initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Map, establish and maintain relationships with key government entities and leaders within a geographic portfolio in Europe and Eurasia on behalf of the Forum

• Represent the Forum in external meetings and support leadership in high-level engagements, including planning, reporting, and minute-taking

• Engage government leaders in Forum initiatives and events—such as the Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters—and manage their participation to ensure relevance and impact

• Monitor policy priorities of governments in the region, conduct research and analysis, and draft briefing notes for Forum leadership

• Collaborate internally with Forum centers and teams to deploy and adapt their work in the region

• Work closely with business engagement leads to drive public-private dialogue at the highest level

• Manage workstreams or communities in the region with an entrepreneurial mindset

• Serve as an ambassador of the Forum, preserving its reputation and trust at all times

Preferred Requirements and Experience

• 5 to 10 years’ professional experience, including relevant exposure to Europe and Eurasia

• Master’s degree in international relations, economics, or other relevant fields

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English; additional European languages are a plus

• Experience engaging with senior officials from the region, including relationship-building, facilitating meetings, and leading briefings/presentations

• Impeccable judgment, deep understanding of regional sensitivities, and ability to maintain the Forum’s impartiality

• Ability to connect the dots in a complex environment, with a strong service and entrepreneurial orientation

• Energetic, autonomous, and collaborative team player comfortable in a fast-paced, international environment

• Proven interest in European and international affairs as well as in the role of the private sector with a track record of staying up to date on regional developments

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!