The IT DIO supports the Organization’s and the D&I Programme’s efforts to instil a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This includes being the main point of contact at the department level for the 25 by '25 CERN-wide initiative. The DIO coordinates efforts, implements actions and engages with the relevant parties inside the department but also at the organization level in order to achieve the Diversity & Inclusion targets and agenda put forward by the department.

DIO role and responsibilities

• Oversees the implementation and progress of the 25 by ‘25 Fitness Plan for the Department, in collaboration with the Department Head, the D&I Programme, and the Department HRA.
• With the support of the DPO, ensures the Department’s nationality and gender dashboards are easily accessible and up-to-date.
• In collaboration with the HRA, presents D&I-related updates to the IT Steering Committee (ITSC) twice a year.
• Serves as a communication channel to/from the D&I Programme:
  • Promotes D&I-related learning offers, reminders, actions to Department personnel
  • Consults with diverse groups to gather insights on D&I progress and ideas within the Department.
  • Facilitates sharing of D&I-related ideas / challenges / feedback between the Department Head, Management Board and the D&I Programme.
  • Identifies and communicates examples of collaborative and individual D&I-related actions within the Department.
• Attends DIO community-of-practice sessions (approx 3 times / year)
• Participates in extended D&I Roundtable sessions (approx 3 times / year)

As a successful applicant you should:

• Be an advocate for Diversity & Inclusion matters
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Have good organizational skills, able to focus on details and willing to follow a structured approach with well-defined processes and plans
• Be able to empathize with and willing to understand challenges that minorities face at CERN
• Have an analytical and data driven approach when handling problems and establishing priorities
• Be able to commit to this role for a duration of 1-2 years at 10-20% expected workload

Contact: Elvin Sindrilaru and Maria Alandes