WEF jobs & careers
World Economic Forum
International organization- Headquarters:
- Cologny, Switzerland
- Hiring locations
- 4 locations
- Active roles
- 22 active roles
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The World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit international organization for public-private cooperation. Founded in 1971, it brings leaders from business, government, international organizations, civil society and academia together to address global, regional and industry agendas. Its year-round communities, initiatives, research and convenings—including the Annual Meeting in Davos—aim to turn dialogue and shared understanding into collective action.
Quick facts:
- Established
- 1971
- Global Workforce
- 1,000+
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WEF Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 27
- Jobs last month
- 5
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active duty station
- Geneva
Top Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement (44%)
- Account Management (25%)
- Project Management (25%)
- Market Research (22%)
- Knowledge Management (19%)
Top Job Functions
- Partnerships, Fundraising & Business Development34%
- Communications, Media & Advocacy13%
- Programme & Project Management11%
- Marketing, Design & Creative9%
- Operations, Strategy & Leadership9%
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree22%
- Bachelor’s degree19%
- Secondary education0%
- Doctorate0%
Top Contract Types
- Temporary22%
Experience Levels
- Mid level41%
- Entry level25%
- Leadership19%
- Senior level16%
Required Languages
- English31%
- Japanese6%
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Why work at WEF?
Build cooperation across institutions
Connect public, private and civil-society leaders around shared global challenges and practical action.
Shape agendas beyond one sector
Work across regional, industry and thematic priorities rather than within a single discipline.
Deliver dialogue that moves work forward
Turn research, communities and high-level convenings into sustained collaboration and initiatives.
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