Sustainability Reporting Project Officer

What you'll do

You will join CERN’s Sustainability Office and support delivery of the Organisation’s 2027 Sustainability Report project. Working under the supervision of the Sustainability Strategy Implementation and Reporting Officer, you will contribute to the setting up, drafting and publication elements of the project. The project will conclude with setting up the follow-on 2029 Sustainability Reporting cycle. This role offers a valuable opportunity to develop hands-on experience in sustainability strategy implementation and reporting within an international and multidisciplinary environment.

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Your responsibilities

Supporting the development and documenting of CERN's social, and governance initiatives.
Collecting and analysing sustainability data.
Supporting project implementation and coordination efforts, monitoring progress, and documenting results.
Contributing to the preparation of reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and compliance with global standards.
Developing communication materials to raise awareness of sustainability initiatives and targets.
Supporting training and engagement activities to foster a culture of sustainability at CERN.
Performing any other required project tasks as identified by the Sustainability Strategy Implementation and Reporting Officer.

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Your profile

Experience working with sustainability projects and the application of international social and governance standards and frameworks (e.g. GRI, CSRD, UN Global Compact).
Experience in implementing sustainability strategies, notably with respect to social and governance actions, and with a particular focus on project delivery, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience in sustainability reporting and the production of professional, accurate, and engaging reports and communications in English, with the ability to distil complex social and governance topics into clear, actionable insights.
A demonstrated interest in, or experience of, working within a technical international organisation.
Your studies focused on Sustainability Management, or similar.

Your skills

Ability to create training materials and communicate technical concepts through presentations and workshops.
Solid organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with client handling and interpersonal skills.
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Ideal start date: 01/07/2026

Contract duration (in months): 24

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Global Benefits at CERN

A monthly stipend between 6372-7004 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
By the application deadline, you have a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. You are not eligible with only a bachelor’s degree.
You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

You will need these documents to complete your application

Your CV (English or French)
A copy of your most relevant diploma or a certificate of achievement from your school (if you don't yet have your paper diploma)
Any document you consider relevant to your application

Your CERNDepartment

The OSI department is a transversal service provider aiming to increase efficiency, resilience, openness and sustainability. It provides expert guidance on continuous improvement, risk and crisis management, service and process optimisation, and scientific information management, and coordinates CERN’s open science, preservation, and sustainability efforts.

Overview of CERN

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At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!

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