Ethiopian Media Women Association Vacancy
The Ethiopian Media Women Association (EMWA) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-profit organization established in 1999. EMWA is dedicated to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment within the media sector and beyond.
EMWA engages in a range of activities including capacity building for women media professionals, gender-sensitive journalism training, advocacy against gender-based violence (GBV), and promoting ethical and inclusive media practices.
EMWA is pleased to announce its 2026 paid Internship Program for a recent graduate in Journalism, Communication, and related fields. This program offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, professional mentorship, and exposure to media and gender advocacy work.
Position: Communication Intern
Eligibility
- Recent graduates with BA degree (within the last 2 years) in Journalism, Communication, or related fields
- Strong interest in gender, media, and women’s rights advocacy
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including:
- Creativity and innovative thinking
- Ability to create engaging content
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Eagerness to learn and grow
- Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and ethical conduct
This opportunity is open to female candidates only.
What We Offer
- Practical skills in media, communications, and project management
- Exposure to gender and media advocacy initiatives
- Capacity-building training to enhance professional knowledge and skills
- Mentorship from experienced media and development professionals
- Opportunities to participate in media-related workshops, seminars, and panel discussions
- Hands-on experience in writing articles for EMWA’s website and social media platforms
- Opportunities in event coordination and organizational support
- Practical skills in audio and video production for media content
- A certificate and work experience letter upon successful completion
Duration: four months (September – December 2026)
Commitment: Full-time (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Salary: Based on EMWA’s organizational salary scale
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a detailed CV to ethiopianmwa@gmail.com by until Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Updated CV (maximum 3 pages)
- Motivation Letter (max 1/2 page) outlining your interest in the program and career goals
- Copies of degree certificate or statement of graduation
