The International Institute for Human Security (IIHS) is an NGO focused on advancing six key areas of human security known as Societal Stabilizers, Good Governance, Women, Migrants & Victims of Modern-Day Slavery, Food Security, R2P, Climate Protection and Indigenous Rights. The IIHS focuses on six regions: North America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, East Africa, West Africa (Francophone) and South Asia.

Serving as assistant to the executive director, responsibilities are administrative based and include:

• Responding to emails and managing email inbox

• Creating and maintaining a database

• Research

• Drafting documents and administrative responses as needed

• Performing other administrative tasks as needed

Competencies include:

• Interest in international affairs and peacebuilding

• Strong work ethic (follow through essential)

• Professionalism

• Bilingual in French considered a bonus but is not essential

This is a volunteer remote based position, so experience and/or desire work with international remote team.

Hours required are 5hrs/week

How to apply

To apply: send cover letter and cv/resume by email with "Administrative Assistant" in the subject line.

This is a volunteer role and is unpaid.

Expected hours per week: 3-5hrs