Liaison Officer Local Community Engagement; IR-ECO-CELD

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 Organizations upcoming projects.

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

• 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 CERNs 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 CERNs 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.

Masters degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of International Relations Public Relations or Administration Sociology Journalism or Communication or STEM with a science communication profile or a related field.

• Demonstrated extensive experience in stakeholder and community engagement or liaison roles ideally within large-scale scientific engineering or infrastructure projects managing community and multilateral relations with a track record of success.
• Solid understanding of nonprofit networks and / or substantial experience in community or nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with authorities and senior officials including local civil society groups and national representatives.
• Proven capacity to contribute to complex projects and adapting frameworks to meet unique challenges.
• Solid public speaking experience.
• Extensive experience in media relations including speaking to journalists supporting interviews and participating in or coordinating media visits.
• Demonstrated experience in writing engaging concise and accessible texts on complex scientific subjects in both CERNs official languages of French and English.

• Stakeholder relationship management : and community engagement.
• Strategic communications planning.
• Implementation of vision and strategic agility.
• Participatory processes and community dialogue techniques.
• Strong organisational interpersonal and multicultural skills.
• Strong listening skills with the ability to actively hear and react to community concerns.

• Demonstrating Accountability : working conscientiously and reliably; delivering on promises.
• Creating Vision and Strategic Partnerships : demonstrating respect diplomacy and tact with external partners.
• Communicating…