Sustainability Reporting & Communications Project Officer (OSI-ICS-2026-125-GRAP) — CERN
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 22 days ago
Role overview
Do you have experience in sustainability reporting?
Do you enjoy gathering and analysing information to deliver powerful communications that meet the needs of a variety of stakeholders?
Do you have good project management skills and the ability to share complex data and stories in way that is engaging, inspiring and which supports culture change?
- Do you have experience in sustainability reporting?
- Do you enjoy gathering and analysing information to deliver powerful communications that meet the needs of a variety of stakeholders?
- Your responsibilities
- Support the delivery of CERN's 2025-2026 Sustainability Report (to be published in late 2027), from planning through to publication, and then assist preparations for the subsequent 2027-2028 reporting cycle.
- Experience of drafting sustainability or ESG reports in a corporate, NGO, research institution or public sector context, or in an advisory capacity.
- Experience managing complex, multi-workstream projects against firm deadlines with documented governance.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Support the delivery of CERN's 2025-2026 Sustainability Report (to be published in late 2027), from planning through to publication, and then assist preparations for the subsequent 2027-2028 reporting cycle.
- Write and edit social and governance content to a high standard for the Report, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with relevant GRI standards.
- Ensure adherence to the project plan, timeline, and documented approvals process.
- Produce engaging content for different channels and audiences, such as web, social media, short articles, and other formats that is consistent with strategy and reporting.
- Contribute to the development of an internal CERN e-learning module on sustainability.
- Support the planning and delivery of sustainability-related campaigns and events as needed.
- Track regulatory developments and evolving reporting standards (GRI, CSRD, ESRS) relevant to CERN's ESG framework.
- More information here .
Key requirements
- Experience of drafting sustainability or ESG reports in a corporate, NGO, research institution or public sector context, or in an advisory capacity.
- Experience managing complex, multi-workstream projects against firm deadlines with documented governance.
- Experience developing and implementing communications plans and outreach activities is desirable.
- Experience with digital content management systems and sustainability microsite or web content is desirable.
- Experience in a scientific, academic or intergovernmental setting is desirable. Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, well-structured content for diverse audiences.
- Ability to work across functions, build trust, and obtain buy-in from varied stakeholders.
- French language proficiency is strongly desirable.
- Knowledge of GRI, CSRD/ESRS, or equivalent reporting frameworks and data visualisation or infographic design skills are desirable.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State .
- You have a professional background in Sustainability, Communications (or a related field) and have either:
Company and context
- 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!
- More information about us, here: careers.cern
Additional details
- Through these activities, you will develop hands-on experience in sustainability strategy creation, implementation and reporting within a dynamic, high-profile, international scientific and technical environment.
- Experience in a scientific, academic or intergovernmental setting is desirable.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week Job flexibility: Fully Onsite Target start date: 01-October-2026 Job reference: OSI-ICS-2026-125-GRAP
- Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement) Benchmark job: 5B0110 Business Process Support Officer
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
- Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
- Working hours: 40 hours per week
- Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
- Target start date: 01-October-2026
- Job reference: OSI-ICS-2026-125-GRAP
- Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)
- Benchmark job: 5B0110
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