Internship Opportunity at Ethiopian Capital Market Authority

Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) is an autonomous Federal Regulatory Authority established by Capital Market Proclamation No 1248/2021. Our mission is to foster a fair, efficient, and orderly capital market environment where securities issuance and trading thrive.

This Internship program aims to engage young fresh graduates in hands-on research focused on capital market issues, including market developments, market trends, supervision, and regulatory developments. Interns will gain practical skills and mentorship services while contributing to efforts that enhance policy making, build market capacity, and strengthen oversight—bridging academic knowledge with real-world applications in business, economics, and capital market regulation.

Position: Internship Opportunity

Who can apply:

• Recent BA graduate in Economics, Accounting and Finance fields
• Must reside in Addis Ababa during the internship period
• Able to commit to a minimum of 35 hours per week

Required Skills and Competencies:

• CGPA 3.25 and above
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong interest in capital markets, financial systems, and investment behavior
• Basic computer skills (MS Word and Excel)
• Proficiency with e-mail and internet applications
• Ability to write and speak

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct data collection through surveys, observations, or interviews.
• Research and document review on capital market issues
• Data recording using predefined tools
• Organize and submit collected data in a timely manner.
• Report regularly to the research supervisor and attend briefings.

In general, interns assist in providing administrative and technical support for activities in their department below:

• Regulatory policy development
• Market Development & Capacity Building
• Market supervision
• Licensing & Registration
• Investigation and Enforcement

What You will gain

• Certificate of completion
• Mentorship from experienced researchers
• Experience of capital market dynamics
• A small transportation allowance to support your fieldwork
• Exposure to professional connections

Location: Addis Ababa

Expiration date: July 14, 2025.

How to Apply:

Applications for admission to the ECMA Internship program are submitted online through the following link: “Click here”

The following supporting documents are required for submission with your online application:

• Application form (online)
• CV (One page)
• Temporary certificate

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.