Communications Manager

The Institut Français des Mondes Eurasiatiques (IFME) is looking for motivated volunteer contributors to join its communication, partnerships, and events teams. These positions are open to anyone wishing to engage in an ambitious intellectual project at the intersection of international relations and area studies. �
� Communication Co-Head of Communication (~6 hrs/week) You will oversee IFME's overall communication strategy: editorial line, visual identity, newsletter, and message consistency across all channels. You will coordinate the social media, partnerships, and events teams, and represent IFME with media partners. Experience in institutional or academic communications is preferred. Fluency in both English and French is required. Newsletter Officer (~3–4 hrs/week) You will write and lay out IFME's monthly newsletter: monitoring internal publications, curating Eurasian news, and drafting short analytical briefs. You will coordinate with research desks to integrate their outputs. Strong synthesis skills and a clear writing style are required. Social Media Manager (~4 hrs/week) You will manage IFME's presence across all platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Editorial calendar Science communication). You will develop an editorial calendar, draft posts, promote research desk outputs, and monitor Eurasian current affairs. An interest in geopolitics and the ability to communicate complex ideas accessibly are essential. Visual Content Officer (~2–3 hrs/week) You will create visuals to accompany IFME's publications (infographics, maps, quote cards, event banners) in line with the institute's visual guidelines. Proficiency in Canva, Figma, or Adobe tools is a plus. An interest in Eurasian topics is appreciated. 📱Partnerships Co-Head of Partnerships (~4–6 hrs/week) You will identify and develop partnerships with universities, think tanks, media outlets, and academic institutions aligned with IFME's mission. You will negotiate collaboration, co-publication, and co-organisation agreements, and maintain existing relationships. Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills are required. Multilingualism is a significant asset. Institutional Relations Officer (~2–3 hrs/week) You will support the development of IFME's relationships with existing partners: tracking exchanges, drafting institutional correspondence, and keeping the contact directory up to date. You will also monitor collaboration opportunities such as calls for projects, academic networks, and sectoral events. 🎙️Events Co-Head of Events (~5–7 hrs/week) You will design and organise IFME's events: academic conferences, roundtables, seminars, and webinars. You will manage logistics (venues, speakers, broadcasting), coordinate with research desks to define topics, and handle event communications. Prior experience in event management is preferred (Conferences, Webinars, Logistics, Podcast)... Events Monitoring Officer (~2–3 hrs/week) You will identify relevant academic, diplomatic, and media events where IFME could participate or contribute (symposia, forums, book fairs, panels). You will prepare participation dossiers and follow up after events. A strong interest in international relations and academic life is required. What You Will Gain ? While this is a voluntary position, IFME is committed to offering a rewarding and enriching experience. This role is ideal for early-career researchers and students seeking to sharpen their analytical voice, expand their network, and contribute to a collective intellectual project with real ambition. The IFME is a very large-scale project, supported by leading French universities such as the PSL network (France’s leading university); international companies work with us; and, finally, we have access to a wide range of interesting topics, from food to the economic sovereignty of countries seeking independence. Please feel free to get in touch with us to find out more; other positions are available. You can contact us directly at contact@ifmeurasia.org to arrange an interview, following which the IFME reserves the right to respond to you.