Want to volunteer in the ICDE team?

The ICDE Secretariat is seeking a motivated volunteer who enjoys creating engaging content for social media. You will work closely with our Secretariat team in central Oslo and support our regular communication tasks. 

What you’ll do

Social media publishing: prepare and post short updates (LinkedIn, Bluesky/Facebook), repurpose web content, track and follow up basic engagement 

Member communications: help draft and send updates, answer member enquiries, and maintain friendly, timely follow-ups 

Ad-hoc administrative tasks depending on capacity 

What you bring to the role

Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Strong writing skills with a clear, concise style and attention to detail 

A genuine interest in international collaborative work towards the United Nations sustainable development goals and member/community engagement 

Reliable, structured, and service-minded; able to prioritise and keep deadlines 

Skills in Microsoft Office and social media tools (we’ll train you on the rest) 

Eligibility requirements

Resides in Norway with a valid residence permit for Norway (required) 

Based in the Oslo area with regular in person collaboration at our central Oslo office (preferred) 

Details

Engagement period: January – June 2026 with possibility for extension

Hours: Limited number of hours per week, agreed in advance (flexible scheduling) 

Type: Volunteer role (unpaid). We provide onboarding, mentoring, and a reference upon successful completion 

What you’ll gain 

  • hands-on experience in an international NGO 
  • experience in international communications and member relations 
  • insight into managing the leading global network working for inclusive, scalable and sustainable education 

Complete this form to apply by 6 January 2025 

Questions? Contact us at icde@icde.org

We will reply as soon as possible, please note the office will be closed for the holidays.

ICDE welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. We are committed to a safe, inclusive, and nondiscriminatory working environment. Personal data is processed solely for recruitment purposes in line with applicable regulations. 

ICDE Volunteer Application 2026

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