Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Internship 2026 in Ethiopia

The FES African Union Cooperation Office, the FES African Migration Policy Centre (FES AMPC), and FES Ethiopia National Office offer internship opportunities at the joint premises in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia!

Interns will support the work of all three teams: FES Ethiopia National Office, FES African Union Cooperation Office (FES AU), and the FES African Migration Policy Centre (FES AMPC), depending on current activities at the time of the internship. They will work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues and project partners.

Typical tasks include:

• Conducting thematic research
• Writing reports and meeting minutes
• Supporting event planning and general office administration
• Attending seminars, conferences, and policy events in Addis Ababa
• Assisting with communications and social media tasks

Please note:

• Internships take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 20, 2026
• Study LevelInternship
• SponsorFriedrich Ebert Stiftung
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A monthly allowance is provided by FES

Requirements

Applicants should:

Be in the final stages of a Master’s program in a relevant field (e.g., Political Science, Economics, International Relations, International Law, Journalism, African Studies, etc.)

• Demonstrate interest in political, social, or development issues
• Be interested in the thematic areas of all three FES teams
• Be able to work independently and show initiative
• Have strong communication, research, and social media skills
• Be proficient in English (the working language of the office)

Application Documents

Your application should include the following documents (max. one page each):

• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation letter (indicating your preferred internship period)

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications should be submitted to: Ms. Elshadai Surafel under info.ethiopia(at)fes.de,

For more information, kindly visit the FES webpage.