Internship Vacancy Announcement: Mercy Corps Ethiopia

Mercy Corps is a leading global humanitarian organization that has been active in Ethiopia since 2004. We focus on driving transformative ideas and building resilience through partnerships with government, the private sector, and civil society. We are currently seeking motivated recent graduates for two internship positions in Addis Ababa.


Open Internship Positions

1. Communication Intern

  • Role Summary: Support the Communications Unit and the New Initiatives and Partnerships team. You will assist with storytelling, photo/video content creation, documentation, and donor-branding requirements.
  • Qualifications:
    • BA degree in Journalism, English Language & Literature, Law, Public Relations, or Political Science.
    • Must be a Recent Graduate (2025 or 2026).
    • Strong writing and storytelling skills; basic photography knowledge is a plus.
    • Requires one recommendation letter from a recognized higher education institution.
  • Duty Station: Addis Ababa.

2. Data Analytics Intern

  • Role Summary: Support the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team by strengthening data management systems, automation platforms, and visualization tools.
  • Qualifications:
    • B.Sc. in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or Statistics.
    • Must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate (within 1 year).
    • Strong interest in analytics and data systems.
    • Familiarity with Excel, Power BI, or Tableau is an advantage.
    • Requires one recommendation letter from your university.
  • Duty Station: Addis Ababa.

General Information

  • Deadline: 27 April 2026 at 4:00 PM.
  • Diversity: Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Selection: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Mercy Corps global recruitment portal. Please ensure you have your CV, three references, and all applicable official papers (including the university recommendation letter) ready.


Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender equity and diversity.