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WOWorld Bank Group

External Affairs Associate(m/w/x)

Genf
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Supporting Swiss federal relations and monitoring political/economic developments for a global development institution. Master's degree and understanding of International Geneva dynamics required. Retirement plan, medical, life, and disability insurance.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in international affairs, political science, economics, development studies, communications/journalism, or related fields
  • Understanding of International Geneva dynamics and/or UN system
  • Familiarity with WTO/Geneva trade ecosystem or ability to rapidly build expertise
  • Understanding of Swiss authorizing environment and relevance to World Bank Group relationship
  • Ability to map stakeholders and support relationship management
  • Strong analytical and drafting skills
  • Ability to distill complex issues into crisp briefings and insights
  • Ability to monitor trends and synthesize implications for engagement
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize under pressure
  • Ability to deliver high-quality outputs on tight deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills, discretion and diplomacy
  • Ability to work effectively in multicultural environment and with stakeholders
  • High judgment, tact and discretion in handling sensitive issues
  • Excellent teamwork skills
  • Flexibility and willingness to assist colleagues
  • Willingness to take on tasks beyond core job description
  • High proficiency in advanced functions of standard World Bank technology packages
  • Strong hands-on coordination capability (events, logistics, tracking, production)
  • Excellent written and spoken English

Tasks

  • Support relationships with Swiss federal counterparts and stakeholders
  • Monitor and synthesize political, economic, and budget developments in Switzerland
  • Prepare senior management engagements with Swiss and multilateral counterparts
  • Plan and implement outreach activities to build support for World Bank Group initiatives
  • Support Geneva Office’s engagement with UN entities, WTO, and other international organizations
  • Draft policy briefs, meeting briefings, and stakeholder updates
  • Prepare for participation in official sessions, briefings, and interagency meetings
  • Coordinate across CER and operational teams for consistent messaging
  • Organize meetings and events, including scheduling and note-taking
  • Maintain stakeholder contact lists and events calendar
  • Prepare presentations and materials for internal and external audiences
  • Provide surge support during peak periods and major conferences

Work Experience

  • 2 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • FrenchBusiness Fluent
  • GermanBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • World Bank technology packages

Benefits

Retirement Plans

  • Retirement plan

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Medical insurance

Other Benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

More Vacation Days

  • Paid leave

Generous Parental Leave

  • Parental leave
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