Origin Programme — Entry-Level Administrative Field

The Origin Programme (Entry-Level — Administrative Field) is a paid, cohort-style entry programme at CERN for early graduates to develop administrative skills in areas such as Human Resources, International Relations, Finance, Law, Logistics and related domains. Participants work on-site at CERN contributing to operational and support functions that enable the Organisation’s scientific mission. Contracts run between 6 and 24 months (with possible extension up to 36 months) and include on-the-job and formal training, language classes and integration into multidisciplinary teams.

Monthly net stipend (4687 CHF); CERN health insurance; contribution to CERN Pension Fund; possible installation grant, family/child/infant allowances; travel expenses to Geneva upon joining; 30 days paid leave plus annual closure; on-the-job and formal training including language classes.

Applicants must be nationals of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State (with certain nationalities currently excluded). By the application deadline they must have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in an administrative field and their highest qualification must be a general secondary education diploma or a shorter non-university degree; applicants must not hold a bachelor’s, master’s degree or PhD. Previous CERN fellow or graduate contract holders are ineligible.

Submit online application with CV (in English or French) and a copy of diploma or certificate of achievement; applications are reviewed and shortlisted candidates may be invited to an online interview with hiring manager(s); successful candidates receive a job offer and onboarding.