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Ethiopian Media Women Association Vacancy 2026 – Communication Internship for Recent Graduates

Ethiopian Media Women Association
2 hours ago
Internship
On-site
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The Ethiopian Media Women Association (EMWA) is inviting eligible recent graduates to apply for its 2026 paid Communication Internship Program in Addis Ababa. The four-month internship is designed for graduates of Journalism, Communication, and related fields who are interested in media, gender equality, women’s rights advocacy, and communications.

About Ethiopian Media Women Association

The Ethiopian Media Women Association (EMWA) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-profit organization established in 1999. The organization works to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment within the media sector and beyond.

EMWA's activities include capacity building for women media professionals, gender-sensitive journalism training, advocacy against gender-based violence (GBV), and promotion of ethical and inclusive media practices.

Internship Overview

  • Organization: Ethiopian Media Women Association (EMWA)
  • Position: Communication Intern
  • Job Type: Paid Internship
  • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Duration: Four months
  • Internship Period: September–December 2026
  • Commitment: Full-time
  • Working Days: Monday–Friday
  • Working Hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
  • Salary: Based on EMWA's organizational salary scale
  • Application Deadline: September 9, 2026

Communication Intern

The Communication Intern will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in media, communications, content creation, project management, and gender and media advocacy.

Eligibility and Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Be a recent graduate with a BA degree obtained within the last two years.
  • Degree field should be Journalism, Communication, or a related field.
  • Have a strong interest in gender, media, and women's rights advocacy.
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Have creativity and innovative thinking abilities.
  • Be able to create engaging content.
  • Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Show eagerness to learn and grow.
  • Demonstrate commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and ethical conduct.

Eligibility: This internship opportunity is open to female candidates only, as stated in the vacancy announcement.

Internship Opportunities and Learning Areas

Successful interns will have opportunities to develop practical skills and gain exposure in areas including:

  • Media and communications
  • Project management
  • Gender and media advocacy
  • Capacity-building activities
  • Content writing and development
  • Writing articles for EMWA's website and social media platforms
  • Event coordination
  • Organizational support
  • Audio and video production for media content
  • Participation in media-related workshops, seminars, and panel discussions

What the Internship Offers

The program provides:

  • Practical skills in media, communications, and project management
  • Exposure to gender and media advocacy initiatives
  • Capacity-building training
  • Mentorship from media and development professionals
  • Participation in workshops, seminars, and panel discussions
  • Hands-on content-writing experience
  • Event coordination and organizational support experience
  • Practical audio and video production experience
  • A certificate upon successful completion
  • A work experience letter upon successful completion

Required Application Documents

Applicants should submit:

  1. Updated CV – maximum 3 pages
  2. Motivation Letter – maximum 1/2 page outlining interest in the program and career goals
  3. Copy of degree certificate or statement of graduation
  4. Cover letter, as requested in the application instructions

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their cover letter and detailed CV to:

Email: ethiopianmwa@gmail.com

The application should be submitted by Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Applicants should ensure that the required documents are included with the application.

Application Deadline

September 9, 2026

Important Information

  • This is a four-month paid internship running from September to December 2026.
  • The internship is full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Applicants must have obtained their BA degree within the last two years.
  • The opportunity is open to female candidates only, according to the vacancy announcement.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
  • The salary is based on EMWA's organizational salary scale.

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