Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) Internship Opportunity

The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), established as an autonomous Federal Regulatory Authority, is offering an internship program for young, fresh graduates. This program provides hands-on research experience in capital market issues, including market developments, trends, supervision, and regulatory advancements. Interns will gain practical skills, receive mentorship, and contribute to efforts that enhance policy-making, build market capacity, and strengthen oversight.

Internship Overview:

Focus Areas: Market developments, market trends, supervision, and regulatory developments within the capital market.
Benefits: Certificate of completion, mentorship from experienced researchers, exposure to capital market dynamics and professional connections, and a small transportation allowance for fieldwork.
Support Provided: Interns will assist in providing administrative and technical support for activities in departments such as Regulatory Policy Development, Market Development & Capacity Building, Market Supervision, Licensing & Registration, and Investigation and Enforcement.

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.

Who Can Apply:

Education: Recent BA graduate in Economics, Accounting, and Finance fields.
Academic Standing: CGPA of 3.25 and above.
Location: Must reside in Addis Ababa during the internship period.
Commitment: Able to commit to a minimum of 35 hours per week.

Required Skills and Competencies:

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 effectively.

How To Apply:

Applications for admission to the ECMA Internship program are submitted online through the following link: “Click here“ (Please refer to the original source for the active link).

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