CERN Projects Coordinator for Mobility

Job Posting Organization:
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a leading scientific research institution established in 195

• It is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and is known for its groundbreaking work in particle physics. CERN employs over 2,500 staff members and collaborates with thousands of scientists from around the world, representing more than 100 nationalities. The organization operates in multiple countries and is dedicated to pushing the frontiers of science and technology, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration.

Job Overview:
The CERN Projects Coordinator for Mobility will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing CERN's mobility strategy. This position involves coordinating the actions of the mobility plan through to 2028, ensuring that milestones, dependencies, risks, and decisions are effectively managed. The coordinator will be responsible for maintaining a comprehensive project portfolio, providing regular updates on project status, and working closely with stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into actionable work plans. The role also includes contributing to the preparation of future mobility plans by analyzing needs and lessons learned, as well as piloting mobility-related projects and events. The coordinator will actively participate in the CERN mobility working group, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement on mobility initiatives, and identifying opportunities for service improvement and sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor the actions of CERN's mobility plan through to the 2028 horizon, including tracking milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain a consolidated project portfolio and ensure regular, reliable reporting on project status, priorities, issues, and forthcoming decisions.
• Collaborate with action owners and stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into practical work plans, deliverables, and implementation steps.
• Contribute to the preparation of the future CERN mobility plan by gathering needs, analyzing lessons learned, structuring consultations, and drafting supporting materials.
• Pilot mobility-related projects and events, managing them from initial scoping and stakeholder alignment through implementation, operational coordination, and post-event review.
• Actively participate in the CERN mobility working group, preparing inputs and meetings, documenting conclusions, and coordinating agreed follow-up actions.
• Support communication and stakeholder engagement on mobility initiatives, ensuring that information is clear, timely, and tailored to the target audience.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement, sustainability, and enhanced user experience, formulating evidence-based recommendations for decision-making.
• Ensure that project documentation, decisions, indicators, and lessons learned are recorded and accessible for continuity and governance purposes.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have a degree in Project Management, Transport and Mobility, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. Initial experience in project coordination, multi-stakeholder initiatives, mobility, events, sustainability, or service development is considered an asset. Experience in an international or multidisciplinary environment is advantageous. Candidates should possess strong analytical and drafting skills, the ability to structure and monitor projects, and a good command of common office and project-tracking tools. Clear communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to work autonomously while appropriately escalating risks and decisions.

Educational Background:
Candidates should hold 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 in Transportation Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Additionally, candidates must be nationals of a CERN Member or Associate Member State and should not have previously held a CERN fellow or graduate contract.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have initial experience in project coordination and multi-stakeholder initiatives, particularly in areas related to mobility, sustainability, or service development. Experience in an international or multidisciplinary environment is preferred, as it aligns with CERN's diverse and collaborative work culture.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English or French is mandatory, with a commitment to learn the other language. Proficiency in both languages is advantageous and will enhance communication within the diverse CERN community.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position is 24 months, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of 36 months. The working hours are set at 40 hours per week, and the position is fully onsite. The target start date for this role is February 1, 202

• The job reference is SCE-SSC-CS-2026-171-GRAP. Compensation includes a monthly net stipend ranging from 6,372 to 7,004 Swiss Francs, depending on the candidate's degree. Employees are entitled to 30 days of paid leave per year, plus an additional two weeks of annual closure. CERN provides comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and their families, along with membership in the CERN Pension Fund. Additional benefits include family, child, and infant monthly allowances based on individual circumstances, a relocation package, and opportunities for on-the-job and formal training, including language classes.