Administrative Assistant – Communication

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support its Communication Unit in Yaounde. The role provides essential clerical, logistical and operational assistance to ensure smooth implementation of communication activities across the country office.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, format and type routine correspondence, reports, presentations and publications.
• Receive, screen and direct telephone calls and visitors, and respond to internal and external enquiries.
• Enter, retrieve, structure and update information from various sources and present results in standard formats.
• Maintain office files, reference systems and ensure proper documentation according to standard procedures.
• Track administrative transactions in computerized financial, travel and human‑resources systems.
• Support organization of meetings, workshops and events, including room bookings and logistical arrangements.
• Assist with travel arrangements – transport, accommodation, documentation and related logistics.
• Monitor office supplies, maintain equipment and perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma with at least three years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field with one year of experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize paperwork efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook