Volunteer Administrative Assistant – Communications & Social Media Focus

Volunteer Administrative Assistant – Communications & Social Media Focus

05/11/2025
Application ends: 30/11/2025
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Job Description

OIPMA (Organisation Internationale pour les Pays Les Moins Avancés / International Organisation for the Least Developed Countries)

Description

Organisation: OIPMA (Organisation Internationale pour les Pays Les Moins Avancés / International Organisation for the Least Developed Countries)
Location: Geneva-based, remote with weekly in-person meeting
Commitment: Up to 6 hours per week (flexible)

About Us

OIPMA is a Geneva-based advocacy NGO with ECOSOC consultative status at the United Nations. We work to amplify the voices of civil society in crisis-affected Least Developed Countries (LDCs) through research, advocacy, and awareness-raising. Our work focuses on humanitarian crises, tolerance-building and countering extremism, and climate change, contributing to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Role Overview

As our Administrative Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring OIPMA’s operations run smoothly. We are looking for a reliable, well-organised, proactive, and highly motivated individual who can work independently while supporting our small, dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

Communications & Correspondence

  • Monitor and respond to emails and internal communications in English and French when necessary.
  • Draft, edit, and send professional correspondence to beneficiaries, partners, and stakeholders.

Social Media & Digital Communications

  • Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Marketing to develop and schedule daily and weekly content across social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
  • Assist with video production and editing for campaigns and events.

Newsletter & Distribution

  • Help prepare the quarterly newsletter, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Manage the distribution list, including NGOs, diplomats, and other key stakeholders.

Website & Digital Asset Management

  • Upload reports, videos, newsletters, and other content promptly.
  • Support website updates and development as needed.

General Administrative Support

  • Organise files, maintain records, and assist with scheduling and logistics.
  • Take initiative to identify tasks and opportunities to support team operations.

Candidate Profile

  • Passionate about social media communications, digital content creation, and website management.
  • Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently and with diverse teams.
  • Interested in international human rights issues.

How to Apply

Please send your CV (maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining why you are interested in this role to: info@ioldcs.org.

Deadline: November 30, 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible

Organisation Contact Information

  • Email: info@ioldcs.org
  • Address: Maison internationale de l'environnement, Chemin de Balexert 7-9, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland
  • Website: www.oipma.org