Early Careers Programme, Fall 2026 Cohort

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across various functional and thematic areas of global cooperation.
• Contribute to impactful projects within specific departments such as Business Development, Digital and Data, Events, or Communication.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals to develop a diverse skill set and build communities of action.
• Support the Forum's mission by engaging with stakeholders and helping solve shared global challenges.
• Work within core enabling functions including Finance, People and Culture, Legal, or Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Maximum of 3 years of cumulative work experience (including internships).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural teams.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 6-month full-time onsite employment contract.
• Monthly gross compensation provided based on location (CHF, CNY, INR, or JPY).
• Opportunity to work in global hubs including Geneva, Beijing, Mumbai, or Tokyo.
• Work authorization support available for Geneva-based roles only.
• Exposure to high-level global leadership and systemic change initiatives.

About the Company

The World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit organization and the trusted platform for public-private cooperation. We bring together leaders from all sectors to understand global challenges and drive collective action. With a global team representing over 100 nationalities, we create spaces where stakeholders engage openly to build trust and solve the world's most pressing issues.