International Livestock Research Institute | Intern

ILRI’s Liaison and Protocol Unit in Addis is embarking on a project to digitize the Unit’s legacy files and improve its data management systems. The intern will support the unit’s documentation and specifically in the creation, organization, and maintenance of various types of records, both physical and digital.

This will ultimately enhance the unit’s retrieval, accessibility and compliance of documentation thereby contribute to risk reduction and operational efficiency in document handling. The intern will report to the Liaison and Protocol Manager.

Position: Liaison And Protocol Unit – Internship

The ideal candidate should be: –

• Enrolled for an undergraduate university degree program and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in either international relations, Law, Political Science, Business Administration and Administration or related field.
• Possess strong ICT knowledge (such as using photocopiers, Scanner machine etc.).
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of Microsoft Suite programs.
• Possess good command in written and spoken English language.

Duration: 5 months.

The internship at ILRI will offer:

• A monthly stipend to meet day-to-day living expenses.
• Medical insurance for the internship duration.

Location: ILRI Addis Ababa – Ethiopia.

Deadline: August 19, 2025

How to Apply:

All applications MUST include the following (applications not containing these documents will not be considered):

• A cover letter addressed to the Senior Manager, Capacity Development, expressing interest in the internship position and motivation for application. The position title and reference number (REF: INT/ILRI/L&P_ADD/01/2025) should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
• CV.
• Academic qualification transcripts/ certificates.
• Letter from the admitting university confirming internship period and requirement as part of the study program.

Applications must be submitted on or before 19th August 2025 on our website using the button below

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.