Coordinator, Centre for AI Excellence

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.

The Centre for AI Excellence (CAIE) drives innovation through the power of AI, data, and intelligence to reshape industries, economies, and societies - unlocking transformative potential in an equitable and human-centered way. As a forward-looking global platform for multistakeholder dialogue and collaboration, we examine how AI, data, and digital ecosystems converge to create value, while driving their responsible adoption and real-world impact through a global community. 

Why we are Recruiting

The World Economic Forum CAIE is looking for a Coordinator to join a high-profile team driving innovation through the power of AI, data, and intelligence to improve industries, economies, and societies.

As AI and Data continue to drive the digital economy, we recognize their growing impact on governments, enterprises, institutions, and individuals alike. From powering online transactions to understanding consumer behavior, data shapes every facet of our lives with broad and complex consequences. While AI's benefits are evident across sectors, it also presents multifaceted challenges, from data privacy and bias to responsible design and risk mitigation.

Our Centre is a global, future-focused platform advancing the responsible innovation and application of AI, data, and intelligence. We work to ensure AI is deployed securely, equitably, and collaboratively-driving transformation across industries, economies, and societies-while creating net-positive impact for people and the planet.

This role is based in Geneva and will report to the Head, AI Applications and Impact.

Responsibilities 

• Provide seamless administrative support to the CAIE teams across San Francisco, New York , Beijing, Tokyo and Geneva, ensuring effective and efficient operations for community, project, and event management.
• Organize the participation of the team and its constituents in Forum events and workshops from start to finish, including liaising with participants regarding registration and personalized agendas, coordinating and communicating event logistics.
• Maintain internal databases such as Salesforce, knowledge tools, and team records. 
• Ensure an appropriate two-directional flow of information within the team and with relevant teams across the organization.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings internally and externally, including managing the bilateral meeting process during institutional events.
• Contribute to the curation of digital content on the Forum-s website, Forum Spaces platform, and other Forum level marketing platforms.
• Act as the internal and external point person for logistics, supporting all team members as necessary, including technical support for virtual and in-person sessions.
• Provide support to the team-s initiatives through research, community engagement, note-taking, and reviewing reports.

Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor-s degree, preferably in a relevant field such as economics, management, computer science, sustainability, international relations, or management
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in a demanding professional environment, such as technology, consulting, public policy, economic development, or NGO management
• Strong organizational and time management skills and high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint Excel and a CRM system (Preferably Salesforce)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with and manage expectations of senior executives and their staff with confidence
• Ability to thrive in a demanding environment and handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented
• An eagerness to learn about Artificial Intelligence
• An enthusiasm to collaborate with people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds and a flexible team player

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!