Sustainability Reporting & Communications Project Officer

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of CERN's 2025-2026 Sustainability Report from planning through to publication
• Write and edit social and governance content aligned with GRI standards
• Ensure adherence to project plans, timelines, and approval processes
• Produce engaging content for web, social media, and other digital channels
• Contribute to the development of internal sustainability e-learning modules
• Support the planning and delivery of sustainability-related campaigns and events
• Track regulatory developments and evolving reporting standards like GRI, CSRD, and ESRS

Requirements

• Experience drafting sustainability or ESG reports in corporate, NGO, or research contexts
• Experience managing complex, multi-workstream projects with documented governance
• Professional background in Sustainability or Communications
• Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation experience, or a PhD with up to 3 years of experience
• National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
• Proficiency in English; French proficiency is strongly desirable

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing communications plans and outreach activities
• Experience with digital content management systems
• Experience in a scientific, academic, or intergovernmental setting
• Knowledge of GRI, CSRD/ESRS, or equivalent reporting frameworks
• Data visualization or infographic design skills

Benefits

• Monthly tax-free stipend between 6372-7004 CHF
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure
• Comprehensive health insurance and membership in the CERN Pension Fund
• Family, child, and infant monthly allowances
• Relocation package including installation grant and travel expenses
• Access to on-the-job and formal training, including language classes

About the Company

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe.