Company Description
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Situated across the territories of Switzerland and France, which serve as the Host States of the Organization, CERN aims to unite people from all over the world to push the frontiers of science and technology, for the benefit of all. Find out more on https://home.cern.
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.
Job Description
Are you a recent graduate looking for a professional experience within an international organization?
Are you passionate about international collaboration and diplomacy ?
Would you like to play a part in facilitating collaboration with Swiss and French partners in support of science?
If so, you’re in the right place!
Join the Host State Relations (RH) service in the Diplomatic and Stakeholder Relations (DS) group in the International Relations (IR) sector!
The mission of the Host State Relations service is to contribute to the proper functioning of CERN by working in collaboration with the Host State authorities and other Swiss and French public entities.
As a Junior Officer for Host State Relations, you will join a dynamic, multi-tasking team and perform a variety of tasks, including contributing to :
- Conducting research and providing analyses on administrative and diplomatic issues.
- Collecting documentation and drafting notes and presentations for meetings with Host State authorities.
- Following-up on meetings and processes (writing minutes, letters, emails, etc., including of a confidential nature).
- Analysing requests and questions from local stakeholders and issues raised by CERN Departments and staff members related to Host States procedures and drafting positions and answers.
- Preparing notes verbales, letters and documents relevant to the Host State authorities in the context of processes, events and visits.
- Ensuring maintenance of the institutional memory of the Service, including monitoring files and ensuring proper archiving of information.
Qualifications/Skills Required
Eligibility Criteria
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- You have graduated, or are about to graduate, with a university degree (bachelor or master) level and have no more than 2 years’ relevant experience in the field of International Relations, Legal Affairs or other related field.
- Kindly note that you are expected to have obtained your qualification by the time you take up your appointment at CERN and that experience prior to the latest obtained degree will not be taken into account for the calculation of your overall years of experience.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Rigorous, tactful and proactive personality.
- Analytical mind.
- Excellent writing skills in French, with a good knowledge of English.
- Interest in legal and administrative matters.
- Interest in diplomatic and stakeholder relations.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- Desire and ability to work in a team within a large international organization.
- Fast learner, capable of grasping new concepts rapidly and effectively.
This vacancy is within the CERN Graduate Programme – Early Career Professionals (Origin).
The earliest expected start date of the post is 01.10.2024.
The contract duration is 24 months, with a possible extension of up to 36 months maximum.
For further details and to submit your application, please go to the CERN Graduate Programme pages.
Please send us your application by 01.09.2024.