Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER)

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is the aid organization of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland. Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) works towards a more humane and more equitable world, assisting people and communities to overcome economic, social or humanitarian disparities in order to gain autonomy and to live with dignity both in Switzerland and abroad.

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) Ethiopia is seeking to recruit one Intern (Administration & Coordination Support) for its Country Office in Addis Ababa.

Position: Intern (Administration & Coordination Support)

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or final-year student) in Administration, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field
Open to fresh graduates or candidates with up to three years of relevant work experience,
Female candidates highly encouraged to apply,
Demonstrated interest in administration, coordination, or communications,
Strong organizational and time-management skills,
Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic,
Knowledge of other languages is an asset,
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
Knowledge CANVA and Open Source Tools such as Designer, Publisher Adobe Photoshop is an asset, Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team,
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn,

Personal Attributes

Proactive and flexible attitude,
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders,
High level of integrity and professionalism,
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines,
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Remuneration and Benefits

Remuneration and benefits will be provided in accordance with the Internship Regulations of Ethiopia.

Career Development Opportunity

This internship offers the possibility of growth into an Administrative Assistant position based on demonstrated performance and organizational budget availability.

Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension to Administrative Assistant, subject to performance and budget availability)

Reports to: HEKS/EPER Country Director / ACT Ethiopia Forum Convener

Deadline for applications: Friday May 1st, 2026

How To Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, their CV and a brief motivational letter (maximum one page) outlining their motivation and suitability for the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications will be exclusively accepted through the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLXJapbYvE5uvxwaDTuzJnBm2X1wb_V-L0ORY666YOTxsPxw/viewform?usp=header