Global Leadership Fellows Programme
Deadline : Sept 15, 2016
The
scale, complexity and urgency of today’s challenges need a wide
ecosystem of actors, experts and initiatives to accelerate progress.
Sustained change is possible only through engagement and close
coordination between public and private sector organizations at the
global, national and industry level.
To
address future global challenges, a systems-centric organization that
empowers its members and constituents to self-organize into platforms of
collaboration that they form and lead is crucially needed. In this
regard, the Forum has selected 14 System Initiatives which it considers
to be most critical to improving the state of the world.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage,
collaborate and coordinate public and private partners in the
initiation, leadership and management of the system, as well as
proactively drive conclusions and delivery
•
Build and maintain positive relationships with high-level
representatives from members of the project and system, such that they
feel their interests are understood and respected and that they can
achieve value from participating in the system
•
Manage multiple stakeholder relationships and balance competing
priorities; regularly update stakeholders with communications and manage
the web platform
•
Facilitate dialogue between public and private partners that leads to
actionable outcomes; this includes the design, framing and organizing of
interventions, meetings or sessions towards specific outcomes
•
Drive effective project delivery, integration and coordination through a
highly collaborative approach and effective resourcing, budgeting,
project management, process management, communication and reporting
• Create and produce regularly distributed content via specific and general distribution channels
•
Coordinate across all Forum teams and relevant partners to understand
priorities and requirements to increase the impact of the system content
and ensure synergies with other systems
Qualifications and Skills
• Minimum of four years' work experience
• Master's Degree from an accredited university
• Master's Degree from an accredited university
• Experience initiating change that has had a positive impact on the world
• Track-record in implementing solutions in a challenging environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to solicit feedback and generate new ideas
• Experience with writing briefs and capturing information and generating insights
• Ability to engage and interact with high-level stakeholders and present information with confidence
• Adaptable and resilient; able to thrive on ambiguity and change
• Dynamic, engaged and driven - possess a high degree of intellectual curiosity and service-oriented humility.
We look for individuals who can demonstrate their commitment to the World Economic Forum’s mission, whether from professional achievements, personal accomplishments, community engagements or entrepreneurial endeavours. This means those with the character and spirit to maintain their core purpose and integrity amid ambiguity and unforeseen change. All these aspects will be considered when assessing your application.
International perspective
We look for individuals who are globally minded and culturally sensitive. We highly value those who have international experience and have developed insights into the complexities and opportunities of the public and private sectors within a global context. This means we are keen to work with individuals who have either lived, worked or studied abroad or who are working on an international level across all sectors of society.
Grit and desire for impact
The World Economic Forum is a fast-paced, demanding environment. This setting, coupled with an intensive full-time job and a rigorous academic curriculum, calls for the fortitude and attitude to persevere. It also requires the passion and commitment to achieve both short and long-term goals. A solid academic grounding – either a Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognised university – is also required.
Personal growth
We look for individuals who are curious, collaborative and critical thinkers; those who have the courage, commitment and ability to articulate, embody and help realize the change and possibility that the world needs. You possess the drive to thrive and grow intellectually and emotionally, characterized by a strong will and service-oriented humility to contribute to the Forum’s mission. You are expected to be a proactive contributor, engaged in class discussions, participate in special taskforces and share your insights and learnings with your Fellows, your team and the Forum community as a whole.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Drive for change
We look for individuals who can demonstrate their commitment to the World Economic Forum’s mission, whether from professional achievements, personal accomplishments, community engagements or entrepreneurial endeavours. This means those with the character and spirit to maintain their core purpose and integrity amid ambiguity and unforeseen change. All these aspects will be considered when assessing your application.
International perspective
We look for individuals who are globally minded and culturally sensitive. We highly value those who have international experience and have developed insights into the complexities and opportunities of the public and private sectors within a global context. This means we are keen to work with individuals who have either lived, worked or studied abroad or who are working on an international level across all sectors of society.
Grit and desire for impact
The World Economic Forum is a fast-paced, demanding environment. This setting, coupled with an intensive full-time job and a rigorous academic curriculum, calls for the fortitude and attitude to persevere. It also requires the passion and commitment to achieve both short and long-term goals. A solid academic grounding – either a Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognised university – is also required.
Personal growth
We look for individuals who are curious, collaborative and critical thinkers; those who have the courage, commitment and ability to articulate, embody and help realize the change and possibility that the world needs. You possess the drive to thrive and grow intellectually and emotionally, characterized by a strong will and service-oriented humility to contribute to the Forum’s mission. You are expected to be a proactive contributor, engaged in class discussions, participate in special taskforces and share your insights and learnings with your Fellows, your team and the Forum community as a whole.
PROGRAMME IN FIGURES
- 3-year unique programme
- 11 academic modules
- 25 high quality candidates selected annually
- 6,000+ applications received annually
- 170 Fellows graduated since 2005
- 10-year anniversary in 2015
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