The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is seeking an undergraduate intern to join its ICT department at the Addis Ababa campus. ILRI is a premier CGIAR research center focused on livestock science to improve food security and livelihoods in developing countries.
Position Overview
- Position Title: ILRI Internship: Information Communication and Technology Unit
- Reference Number: REF: INT/ILRI/ICT_ADD/01/2026
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Duration: 3 months
- Benefits: Monthly stipend and medical insurance coverage for the duration of the internship.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will support ILRI’s ICT service desk and assist with daily operational tasks, including:
- Service Desk Support: Manning the ICT service desk, managing support tickets, and assigning them to appropriate technicians.
- Technical Assistance: Providing basic troubleshooting and support to users, running routine diagnostics on ICT systems, and installing software or hardware on endpoints.
- Meeting Coordination: Assisting with the technical setup for physical and virtual meetings.
- System Maintenance: Cleaning up records within various ICT systems and testing new software or technical tools.
- Logistics: Delivering hardware and computing resources to staff as required.
Requirements
- Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate university degree program pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Languages: Good command of written and spoken English.
- Attributes: Eagerness to learn across multiple ICT functions (business systems, SharePoint, cybersecurity, hardware, and networking).
How to Apply
- Deadline: May 20, 2026
- Application Link: ILRI Simplicant Portal
Required Documents:
Your application must include the following items to be considered:
- Cover Letter: Addressed to the Senior Manager, Capacity Development, expressing your interest and motivation. Note: The position title and reference number (
REF: INT/ILRI/ICT_ADD/01/2026) must be clearly stated in the subject line of your cover letter. - Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Academic Transcripts / Certificates.
- University Letter: An official letter from your university confirming your current enrollment, the internship period, and that the internship is a formal requirement of your study program.