Empathy for Life Integrated Development Association Vacancy

Empathy for Life Integrated Development Association (ELiDA) is a women-led and Women right, non-profit, and board-led Indigenous National Civil Society Organization (CSO)

ELiDA contributes toward solving multidimensional social, economic, and political challenges of Ethiopians. ELiDA is committed to women and girls by creating opportunities and promoting girls’ education. The support includes awareness creation training on prevention of early marriage, female gentile mutilation (FGM), and harmful traditional practices (HTPs).

Position: Intern

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Law, Political Science, Public Relations, Psychology, Journalism and/or other social science related fields.
Graduated in 2024 or 2025 with GPA 3.5 and above.

Desired Skills:

Strong analytical, communication, and research skills;
high proficiency in spoken and written English and Amharic.
Knowledge of other local languages is considered an asset.

The Intern at Empathy for Life Integrated Development Association (ELiDA) will support ELiDA projects/Programs in achieving its mission to empower women and youth socially, economically, and politically. Interns are expected to work as part of the program team
demonstrate professional conduct, and ensure the proper use of organizational assets

Key Responsibilities:

Support program and outreach activities
assist the advocacy team on photography and videography graphics design (Adobe Photoshop) and in records and report preparation
support fundraising and resource mobilization efforts
content creation and documentation for social media
social media management and engagement
event organization support and perform other duties as assigned

Location: Dessie and Mekele Project Office

Deadline: 15, January 2026.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should email their CVs and a brief explanation of how their skills and experience will support ELiDA’s work, to the email: hr@elidaethiopia.org and Copy to elidaethiopia9@gmail.com on or before 15, January 2026.

Please mention “Internship Application – Mekele or Internship Application Dessie in the subject line.

For any of inquires related to the vacancy announcement, applicants can reach out ELiDA’s contact person @+251 91 176 6618

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be communicated for possible written and/or oral exams