Projects Coordinator for Mobility - European Organization for Nuclear Research (Geneva)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Organization for Nuclear Research on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Coordinate and monitor the actions of CERN's mobility plan through to the 2028 horizon, including milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions and follow-up actions
• Maintain a consolidated project portfolio and ensure regular, reliable reporting on status, priorities, issues and forthcoming decisions
• Work with action owners and stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into practical workplans, deliverables and implementation steps
• Contribute to the preparation of the future CERN mobility plan by gathering needs, analysing lessons learned, structuring consultations and drafting supporting material
• Pilot mobility-related projects and events, from initial scoping and stakeholder alignment through implementation, operational coordination and post-event review
• Participate actively in the CERN mobility working group, prepare inputs and meetings, document conclusions, and coordinate agreed follow-up
• Support communication and stakeholder engagement on mobility initiatives, ensuring that information is clear, timely and adapted to the target audience
• Identify opportunities for service improvement, sustainability and better user experience, and formulate evidence-based recommendations for decision-making

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Master's degree in Project Management, Transport and Mobility, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Policy or a related field; or PhD in a related field
• Experience: Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience in Transportation Management or Civil Engineering; or PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience. Initial experience in project coordination, multi-stakeholder initiatives, mobility, events, sustainability or service development would be an asset.
• Languages: English (spoken…), French (spoken…)
• Key skills: Ability to structure and monitor projects, action plans, milestones, risks and deliverables, Strong analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to turn varied inputs into concise reports and recommendations, Good command of common office, collaboration, presentation and project-tracking tools, Ability to organise meetings, workshops and events and to ensure systematic follow-up, Interest in sustainable mobility, transport services and user-centred service improvement, Clear communication and stakeholder management, Ability to work autonomously while escalating risks and decisions appropriately
• Eligibility: You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. You have a professional background in Transportation Management, Civil Engineering or a related field. You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working arrangements: Fully Onsite.

Hiring unit: Facilities & Infrastructure Management.

Position details

Reference

SCE-SSC-CS-2026-171-GRAP

Last Verified

3 November 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Projects Coordinator for Mobility at CERN based in Geneva (Other). The vacancy reference is SCE-SSC-CS-2026-171-GRAP. The role falls under the Customer Service domain.

Be part of the future of mobility at CERN and lead projects contributing to the delivery and evolution of CERN's mobility strategy. You will coordinate the implementation of the mobility plan, prepare the next mobility plan, and lead cross-functional projects and events that improve mobility across CERN sites.

Your responsibilities:

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

Your profile:

- Graduated 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 would be an asset. - Experience in an international or multidisciplinary environment would be an advantage.

Skills:

- Ability to structure and monitor projects, action plans, milestones, risks and deliverables. - Strong analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to turn varied inputs into concise reports and recommendations. - Good command of common office, collaboration, presentation and project-tracking tools. - Ability to organise meetings, workshops and events and to ensure systematic follow-up. - Interest in sustainable mobility, transport services and user-centred service improvement. - Clear communication and stakeholder management. - Ability to work autonomously while escalating risks and decisions appropriately. - 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 Transportation Management, Civil Engineering (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.

Job closing date: 24.11.2026 at 23:59 CET.

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-February-2027

Job reference: SCE-SSC-CS-2026-171-GRAP

Field of work: Facilities & Infrastructure Management

Benchmark job: 5B0010 - Process/Services Assistant

Global Benefits

- A monthly net stipend of either 6372 or 7004 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree. - 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. - Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. - Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. - A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. - Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. - On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 3 November 2026, today.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 3 November 2026.

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