Specialist, Middle East and North Africa, Centre for Energy and Materials

Forum Fribourg SA seeks a Mid-level Specialist for the MENA region within the Centre for Energy and Materials. The role involves project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and analysis for emerging markets.

This position sits within the Emerging Markets Deployment Team at the Centre for Energy and Materials (CENMAT). Reporting to the Emerging Markets Head, the specialist will concentrate on the Middle East and North Africa, supporting high-level initiatives and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to address regional energy and industrial challenges.

Responsibilities

• Execute Forum projects focused on energy, industry, and materials, aligning with the strategic goals of business and government partners in the MENA region.
• Assist the Saudi Arabia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution by providing advisory support and managing project workflows.
• Conduct desktop research and periodic analysis to produce pre-reads, internal briefings, reports, blog posts, and session frameworks.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and identify key partners to enhance programming and events for the Centre.
• Oversee partner retention and acquisition efforts to drive high-quality growth and expand the Forum’s impact in developing markets.
• Provide cross-functional coordination to the EMD Team, including scheduling, regional analysis, and communications support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in energy, environmental sciences, sustainable development, international relations, public policy, or a closely related discipline.
• At least four years of professional experience working in multistakeholder environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in English.

Nice to have

• Deep knowledge of energy, industrial, and materials transitions within the Middle East.
• Familiarity with local policy landscapes, business etiquette, and regional dynamics.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects addressing energy or industrial transformation in emerging markets.
• Proficiency in Arabic.

What the company offers

• Opportunity to join an independent, impartial organization with more than 55 years of experience in connecting leaders to tackle global challenges.

About the company

The World Economic Forum operates as an independent, not-for-profit entity that serves as a trusted platform for public-private cooperation. It brings together leaders from various sectors and regions to understand global issues and drive collaborative action. The organization fosters open engagement among stakeholders to build trust and solve shared challenges.

• The organization is an independent, not-for-profit entity.
• It acts as a trusted platform for public-private cooperation.
• Leaders gather to understand global challenges and drive action across sectors.
• Spaces are created for stakeholders to engage openly, build trust, and collaborate.