Jobs and Internships in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

“Internship opportunity in Addis Ababa for 6 months at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). Focus on sustainable development, economic planning, and governance in Africa. Unpaid position requiring fluency in English, preference for French. Open to graduate students or final-year undergraduates with interest in UN work.”

“6-month unpaid internship in Addis Ababa for Communications role at ECA. Tasks include drafting reports, editing strategy documents, preparing bulletins, and supporting digital signage. Requires recent Bachelor's/Master's in Communications or related field, fluency in English, and preference for candidates with digital transformation exposure. Women and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.”

“Internship opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya for a 6-month Climate, Peace and Security role supporting the UN Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. Tasks include research on climate-security dynamics, report drafting, project management, and coordination. Open to graduate students or final-year undergraduates with strong analytical skills, English proficiency, and interest in the Horn of Africa region. No salary provided; interns cover own expenses.”

“Unpaid internship at UNCTAD's Regional Office for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from May 5 to August 4, 2026. Full-time role assisting in communications, research, and event organization. Requires fluency in English, computer literacy, and enrollment in or completion of a graduate program in journalism, international relations, or related fields. Interns must cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses.”