About IOE:

IOE is the largest private sector network in the world, representing 50 million businesses through 150 national employers’ organisations. IOE is the sole representative of business in social and employment policy debates taking place at the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations, G20, and other global forums. IOE is recognized for its unique expertise, advocacy, and influence as a powerful and balanced voice for business at the international level. IOE consolidates the perspectives and priorities of national employers’ and business organizations in one single, effective, and coherent voice. Our vision is to create a sustainable economic environment worldwide, promoting free enterprise that is fair and beneficial to both business and society. The IOE offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into global policy development, how this works from both a technical and political perspective, how it influences business, and how business interacts with social partners, governments, and NGOs. The IOE team consists of highly skilled professionals with diverse backgrounds who are efficient, passionate, dedicated, and versatile.

Job Description:

IOE is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Communications Officer (Temporary Maternity Leave Cover). The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Communications Team in delivering effective internal and external communications. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in both English and French is essential, and proficiency in additional languages—particularly Spanish—is a strong asset. Prior experience in a similar role within international organisations or business environments is highly desirable.

 Description of Duties:

• Provide graphic design support for the website, social media, and multimedia content, in line with the Editorial Group’s guidance.
• Under the supervision of the Communications Officer – Content Manager, assist with the production and publication of content via the TYPO3 CMS on ioe-emp.org and the Members' Area in English, French, and Spanish.
• Coordinate the distribution of IOE news articles and newsletters through MailChimp.
• Ensure timely updates and task tracking within the Asana project management system.
• Edit and disseminate the IOE monthly newsletter in three languages.
• Support the production of IOE publications in English, French, and Spanish, under the guidance of the Communications Officer – Content Manager.
• Assist with data management within the CRM system.
• Provide backup support for translation coordination, including maintaining accurate records in Asana, liaising with external translators, and addressing translation-related queries.

 Qualifications:

 The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication or a related field preferred.
• Strong graphic design skills.
• Knowledge of CMS and CRM systems.
• Familiarity with the communications and marketing field.
• Excellent command of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Outstanding communication skills in English are required; fluency in French and knowledge of Spanish are strong assets.
• Meticulous, attentive to detail, highly organised, proactive.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfort with digital tools.

Remuneration:

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Conditions:

Starting date: 1 August 2025 – 31 March 2026 Work percentage: 80%. Duration:  Temporary Cover Maternity Leave Based in Geneva

How to Apply:

Interested parties should submit their CV and letter of motivation, by email to recruitment@ioe-emp.com.  Applications should be submitted by 10 May 2025. The IOE is an equal opportunities employer, and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit. We welcome applications of qualified candidates including those with disabilities. Please note that if the ideal candidate is identified prior to the application deadline, the IOE reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than the deadline mentioned in the vacancy. Please make sure the IOE- COMMUNICATION OFFICER-2025 is mentioned in the e-mail object.