Liaison Officer for Local Community Engagement (IR-ECO-CE-2025-247-LD)

Introduction:

Are you passionate about building strong and inclusive relationships with local communities and civil society, fostering dialogue in support of science?

Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can contribute to research projects with national and international impact?

CERN is undertaking studies for a proposed next-generation research infrastructure that would extend over the Franco-Swiss border. Engagement and dialogue with local communities and civil society is essential in such an initiative for the future of basic research.

In this context, we are seeking a proactive and skilled professional to drive local community engagement efforts, accompanying local outreach initiatives in the context of the development of the Organization’s upcoming projects.

You will join the International Relations Sector (IR), Education, Communications and Outreach Group (ECO) that is responsible for maintaining support for CERN's scientific and societal missions from all its stakeholders; generating public engagement with CERN's activities and with fundamental research; fostering community-building within the international particle physics community; and raising awareness of CERN's societal impact.

Functions:

As Liaison Officer for Local Community Engagement, you will play a central role in strengthening CERN's relationships with local communities and stakeholders, responding to civil society enquiries helping CERN to be and remain a transparent, trusted and responsive neighbour.

You will:

• Develop and implement engagement activities to promote mutual understanding and long-term collaboration with local communities.
• Establish and maintain contacts with civil society representatives, community leaders, identifying opportunities for dialogue, synergies and joint initiatives in France and Switzerland.
• Engage actively with local communities to better understand their needs, concerns and expectations, and ensure these perspectives are taken into account in CERN's activities.
• Lead public dialogue efforts and represent the Organization in engagements with those stakeholders.
• Serve as the first point of contact for incoming requests from local individuals and groups; ensure timely and effective responses that reflect CERN's values and responsibilities.
• Plan and coordinate events, site visits, and other initiatives that promote dialogue, inclusivity and transparency; organise regular meetings and information sessions to foster ongoing community involvement.
• Contribute to the development of content for newsletters, and other communication tools.
• Prepare official reports and presentations related to the area of work.