Communication Intern

Job Description

Job Overview/Summary:

Duration: 6 Month

Eligible: Female Applicants

We are seeking a motivated Communications Intern to support the development and implementation of communication strategies that highlight program impact and strengthen stakeholder engagement. The intern will assist with donor visibility, reporting, content development, and documentation while gaining hands-on experience in strategic communications within the humanitarian and development sector. This six-month internship offers valuable exposure to communication planning, storytelling, and program coordination processes

Major responsibilities include:

·         Assisting in the development and implementation of communication strategies that showcase the impact of programs on a scale.

·         Supporting donor visibility and reporting, including attending key program meetings such as Program Opening Meetings (POM), Program Implementation Meetings (PIM), and Project Cycle Meetings (PCM) and documenting communication and visibility elements.

·         Assisting in tracking communication and visibility budgets to ensure alignment with donor requirements and program plans.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: –

·         Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]

·         Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

·         2025/26 First Degree Graduate in communication and other related fields

Preferred Experience and Skills:

·         Zero years of experience

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Commitment to learning and applying humanitarian principles and inclusion.

·         Willingness and commitment to learn Microsoft Office applications with minimal support

·         Excellent written and verbal communication in English, Amharic, and ability to speak local language is advantageous.

How to apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website:

IRC Career Site:

This internship is a six‑month program and includes a monthly stipend

·         Interested applicants should apply through the organization career site using the link above.

·         Please attach a recommendation letter from your respective university/College.

·         Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

·         Name of the position you have applied for

·         Date of application

·         Summary of your qualifications

·         Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

·         Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address

·         Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

Selection Process

·         Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

·         The minimum qualification includes the right educational background as per the Educational Requirement, proof of recent graduate, letter of recommendation from your respective university.

·         Shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for a written exam to evaluate their basic skills.

·         As per the exam result a panel interview will be scheduled

·         The final result will incorporate both the written and interview grades

·         The finalist will be contacted and all other candidates who are interviewed but not selected will receive official email regarding the recruitment status.

 

Disclaimer: – Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process.