Overview
The Swiss Public Affairs Coordinator will support the Swiss Public Affairs Team in managing the Forum’s interaction with Switzerland, focusing on government engagement and public relations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the team on year-round projects/events
- Support the team to ensure effective interactions with internal and external stakeholders
- Managing processes & logistics of the team
- Providing project management and coordination support
- Managing event planning and logistics for the team, i.e. the Annual Meeting
- Actively seeking and supporting linkages between activities of the Swiss Public Affairs Team, other relevant Forum teams/projects and external stakeholders
- Contributing to developing and implementing the new strategy of the team
- Working to develop efficient team-related processes
- Supporting with monitoring Swiss politics and Swiss media
- Coordination and support of Meetings or Visits with Swiss Government Officials, Swiss Parliamentarians, Partners within the Swiss Federal Administration, Global Shapers, activists and university/school students amongst others
- Logistical support for the Annual Meeting and any other Forum events during the year
- Manage logistics for the team (i.e. travel arrangements, invoices and expenses etc.) and facilitate collaboration within the team
- Organization of Public Events
- Swiss Politics Monitoring
- Mapping of existing initiatives and future collaboration opportunities
- Internal coordination and follow-up with thematic Forum teams
- Production of communication materials
- Meeting preparation for Swiss Delegations in Switzerland and around the world
Required Experience
One-to-two years’ work experience in project management/coordination, event management or administration
Qualifications
University-level education
