WBCSD is the premier global, CEO-led community of over 200 of the world’s leading sustainable businesses working collectively to accelerate the system transformations needed for a net zero, nature positive, and more equitable future.

We do this by engaging executives and sustainability leaders from business and elsewhere to share practical insights on the obstacles and opportunities we currently face in tackling the integrated climate, nature and inequality sustainability challenge; by co-developing “how-to” CEO-guides from these insights; by providing science-based target guidance including standards and protocols; and by developing tools and platforms to help leading businesses in sustainability drive integrated actions to tackle climate, nature and inequality challenges across sectors and geographical regions.

Our member companies come from all business sectors and all major economies, representing a combined revenue of more than USD $8.5 trillion and 19 million employees. Our global network of almost 70 national business councils give our members unparalleled reach across the globe. Since 1995, WBCSD has been uniquely positioned to work with member companies along and across value chains to deliver impactful business solutions to the most challenging sustainability issues.

Together, we are the leading voice of business for sustainability, united by our vision of creating a world in which 9+ billion people are living well, within planetary boundaries, by mid-century.

Job overview

As an associate in the Transport decarbonization project, you will provide an essential coordination support to the Zero Emission Vehicle Emerging Market Initiative manager. You will have a primary role in crafting public-private sector dialogues that will practically align policies and technology roadmaps and help accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles globally. As a member of the transport and mobility pathway, you will contribute to the running of the program by participating in the organization of quarterly meetings and WBCSD-led and external events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

As an Associate, Transport Decarbonization you:

• Manage project workgroups and lead day-to-day project activities to deliver the agreed project objectives
• Organize and facilitate related meetings, events and workshops, contribute to content preparation, and provide logistic support
• Facilitate the engagement of members, prospects, and key stakeholders towards the achievement of the project deliverables
• Support in the development and execution of the project communication plan
• Research and gather information from diversified sources, structure insights, and write succinctly to generate high-quality content
• Collaborate internally with other teams to build synergies, as required by the different project deliverables

Qualifications

To be considered, we would expect you to bring:

• A master-level education in a relevant field like Mobility, Transport, or transport-related policy
• 2 to 5 years of experience with exposure to project management, ideally in a multilateral context; a consultancy experience is a plus.
• Knowledge on the ongoing paradigm shift in electrification, mobility digitalization and urban mobility patterns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and with different backgrounds
• Strong facilitation skills, with experience in organizing meetings, workshops and events with a profound sense for designing meetings, events and workshops to reach the desired outcome
• Strategic thinking to plan the program work, help steer the program and the team's work.
• Autonomous, adaptive, good organizational skills and the ability to plan and manage different priorities simultaneously

As a person, you are:

• Driven by the idea of sustainable value creation and improving the state of the world
• An energetic, fast, and resilient performance seeker
• Thrive when meeting new people and quickly building trust to power collaboration
• Positive, empathetic, and demonstrates excellent emotional IQ, and listening capabilities
• A structured and yet flexible result-oriented person

Certifications - Expectations 

• Fluent in English, every other language is a plus
• Knowledge of CRM, and salesforce, along with Key account management is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Project planning and events management tools are an advantage.

The position is a one-year fixed-term contract with potential for renewal, ideally starting as soon as possible, full-time and based in Amsterdam, and will require international travel.

WBCSD is a purpose-driven, forward-thinking and action-oriented organization characterized by the diversity of gender, nationalities and work experiences.

Work environment

WBCSD offers a competitive, modern, and flexible working arrangement:

• Geneva-based organization with offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, London, New York and Singapore
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• State-of-the-art facilities and IT enabled working tools
• Dynamic working atmosphere
• Open culture encouraging interaction and sharing of ideas and opinions
• Sustainable commuting incentives