Job Description
Are you passionate about International Relations?
Would you like to contribute to the Protocol Office activities at the world's leading particle-physics laboratory? Then join us as a Protocol Officer and take part in the International Relations sector at CERN!
The Protocol Office leads the organisation of high-level visits and events at CERN. Every year, CERN receives about 150 high-level delegations, representing more than 50 nationalities, led by heads of state and government, ministers, secretaries of state, ambassadors, members of parliament, and university rectors or representatives of scientific establishments and industries.
CERN will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2024, which will bring an unprecedented number of delegations and involves planning and execution of a series of visits and events.
As a Protocol Officer, you will join the Protocol Office team, mandated by the CERN Director-General to organise the high-level components of the CERN 70th anniversary programme throughout 2024.
Your main duties will include:
• Develop content for high-level events and visits, including the main ceremony;
• Lead defined work packages on logistics, specific protocol requirements, and related budget;
• Coordinate with national delegations, develop national programmes and follow-up (with permanent missions, CERN delegates and national ministries, train advisers, and management liaisons);
• Participate in the daily activities of the Protocol Office, including leading the organisation of technical visits and management of projects.
More information here: https://international-relations.web.cern.ch/protocol-office
Who we are looking for
Mandatory eligibility criteria:
(please note, meeting all eligibility conditions are essential for your application to be considered for this role. Candidates who don't meet the mandatory eligibility criteria, listed below, will not be considered for the position).
You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.You have a professional background in Social or Political Sciences (or a related field) and have either: a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.Skills and/or knowledge
• Good understanding of the protocol officer role, and ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment;
• Service-oriented and ability to manage delicate situations tactfully;
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to adapt to constantly changing requirements;
• Willingness to work in a team and excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• Knowledge (end user level) of common office software tools;
• Fluency in English and French. Professional working proficiency of an additional CERN Member State language would be a plus.
Training
In close collaboration with the Chief of Protocol, you will undergo training on protocol and its international standards, as well as the complete organisation of technical visits in a complex scientific environment, whose facilities underground are the special feature.
Additional Information
Job closing date: Wednesday 10 October at 23h59 CET
Job reference: IR-DS-PRT-2023-114-GRAP
Contract duration: 12 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Target start date: 01-November-2023 (date subject to further discussions between the hiring managers and the successful candidate).
What we offer
A monthly stipend ranging between 6194 and 6808 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.30 days of paid leave per year.On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.About us
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