Protocol Officer (SR-SE-PRT-2026-50-LD)
CERNGeneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Posted February 23, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology.
Job Description
As a Protocol Officer, you will coordinate all aspects of visit and event programmes for high-level visitors to CERN, working closely with colleagues and external stakeholders. You will be at the forefront of CERN's representational function, ensuring compliance with protocol guidelines and timelines.
Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Protocol, Hospitality, Communications or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in organising and hosting diplomatic protocol events.
- Experience working in teams, preferably in an international environment / international organisation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (tax free)
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme
- Membership of the CERN Pension Fund
- Family, child and infant monthly allowances
- Relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses)
- Possibility to extend contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure