CECOE Job Vacancy - Intern 2026

Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a committed member of the East and Horn of Africa Election Observers Network (E-HORN), African Election Observers Network (AfEONet), and a member of the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM), which connects regional networks and individual monitoring organizations across more than 88 countries worldwide.

CECOE is seeking enthusiastic and detail-oriented interns to join its team and support the election observation activities for the upcoming 7th General Election. Operating under the CECOE Secretariat, the interns will work in close collaboration with CECOE staff, Member organizations, Regional Focal Persons, Zonal coordinators, and observers. The primary objective of this position is to facilitate the accurate and timely processing of observer-submitted data to ensure effective reporting.

Position: Data Clerk Internship

Required:

A minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Law, Political Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
Basic proficiency in data handling tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar software).
Fluency in both spoken and written Amharic and English. Excellent basic oral and written communication skills in English are essential.
Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment under supervision.

Preferred:

Regional language proficiency
Familiarity with basic data cleaning techniques.
Experience or relevant internships in data entry, administrative support, or activities related to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
Experience in election or rights-related work.
Knowledge of local languages relevant to the assigned regions.

Internship Duration

These are short-term internship positions for a period of 2 months. An extension may be possible based on individual performance and the ongoing needs of the project.

Location: Addis Ababa

Deadline: April 15, 2026