ILRI Internship: Information Communication & Technology Unit

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit an intern in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Unit in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve people’s lives in low- and middle-income countries through livestock science that contributes to equitable and resilient livestock systems to deliver food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

Position: ILRI Internship: Information Communication and Technology Unit – Ethiopia.

Position requirements:

The ideal candidate should: –

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate university degree program and is pursuing a bachelor’s in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Possess good command of the written and spoken English language.

Location: ILRI Addis Ababa – Ethiopia.

Duration: 3 months.

Terms of appointment

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.

Location: 12 September 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. The position title and reference number (REF: INT/ILRI/ICT_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 12 September 2025.

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.