The communication intern will support the project’s communication, documentation, and networking activities by creating social media content and print materials that highlight key messages, achievements, and lessons learned related to adolescent sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and gender-based violence. She will assist in producing learning products, developing radio/TV communication plans, and ensuring alignment with CARE and GAC branding guidelines. The intern will collaborate closely with project teams, government offices, local NGOs, and media outlets to strengthen networks, enhance visibility, and ensure consistent communication across platforms. Additionally, she will collect rolling profiles, stories and visuals from the field, document milestones and best practices, maintain communication material repositories, and support the dissemination of knowledge products through various digital and print channels.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Responsibility #1: Media (30%)            

The intern will be responsible for producing and supporting the following deliverables:

• Support the creation of social media content and graphics (Telegram, LinkedIn, Facebook) project’s showcasing key messages, learnings, briefs, updates, and achievements for national and global audiences.

• Contribute to the design and development of print or post products such leaflets and posters (for social media platforms and print products) highlighting adolescent sexual reproductive health and nutrition and gender based violence, especially community-based activities and messages tailored to in-school and out-of-school adolescents.

• Produce learning products, including briefs, case stories, rolling profiles, and progress markers, and field visit findings for dissemination to stakeholders (government and INGOs).

• Collaborate with field team to identify local radios/TVs, make audience analysis, develop ToRs for radio/TV spot airing

• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned through internal and external forums (such as webinars), ensuring visibility and knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate with the project team to compile and summarize project achievements, lessons learned, case stories, and briefs focusing on out-of-school adolescents, and develop a brochure tailored for government sector office staff.

• Support the packaging and formatting of materials for print and digital distribution. 

• Collaborate with CARE Ethiopia’s Senior Communications Advisor on all communication aspects of the project, to ensure communication materials are clarified, consistent, and alignment with project messaging and CARE and GAC branding guidelines.

Job Responsibility #2 Networking (20%)    

• Collaborate with the project team,,  field team and others relevant stakeholders to strengthen networks and enhance collaborative communication. 

• Collaborate and work with local communication offices and mainstream channels 

• Participate in relevant meetings, workshops, and community events to document activities and identify communication opportunities. 

• Collaborate and work closely with HER unit team (including local implementing partners – FSA and DKT) and communication team to ensure effective integration and alignment of communication efforts across all program components within the unit. 

• Liaise with the broader CARE communications team to ensure alignment with organizational standards and branding.

• Coordinate with operation team regarding the procurement of goods and services in relation to communication pieces

• Establish and maintain platforms (e.g., mailing lists, chat groups, shared folders) to facilitate ongoing communication among project stakeholders and team.

• Participate in virtual and in-person meetings initiated by the project, providing updates, capturing key insights, and supporting follow-up communication actions.

Job Responsibility #3: Learning, Documentation and Dissemination (30%)          

The intern will contribute to the learning and documentation efforts of the project by:

• Collecting stories, quotes, and visuals from the field to support storytelling and evidence-based communication.

• Assisting in the documentation of project milestones, lessons learned, and best practices.

• Organizing and maintaining a repository of communication materials, photos, and videos.

• Supporting the dissemination of materials through appropriate channels, including print, digital platforms, webinars, and stakeholder networks.

• Reflecting on communication strategies and contributing ideas for improvement and innovation.

Job Responsibility #4 : Assess and support training needs on communication and advocacy (10%) ,

• Assess training and support to staff, volunteers, and partners on advocacy techniques and strategies. Organize and facilitate training on communication and advocacy whenever necessary.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED ___5_ % of time

III. GENDER EQUALITY 

• Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender, youth and social inclusion issues.

• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and PSEAH (safeguarding), as evidenced in previous positions / programming.

Job Requirements

IV. QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)

A.Educational  qualification

Required 

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Graphic designing, or a related field. - Graphic Design: Basic skills in Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or similar tools. – Social media: Familiarity with platforms like Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and content scheduling tools. - Photography & Video: Basic photo/video editing (e.g., using CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush). - Digital Organization: Ability to manage shared folders (e.g., OneDrive, Google Drive) and file naming conventions.

Desired 

• A Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Graphic designing, or a related field

B. Language skill :-

Required language/s: English and Amharic  -High Proficiency is required in Verbal, Writing, Reading and Listening Skills.

C. Computer skill:-

High Proficiency is required in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS PowerPoint.

Relevant skill

• Graphic Design: Basic skills in Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or similar tools.

• Social Media: Familiarity with platforms like Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and content scheduling tools.

• Photography & Video: Basic photo/video editing (e.g., using CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush).

• Digital Organization: Ability to manage shared folders (e.g., OneDrive, Google Drive) and file naming conventions.

D) COMPETENCIES

• Courage, accountability, respect, excellence, planning and organizing, initiating action, innovation, interpersonal skill, stress tolerance.

V. Contractual Terms and Conditions

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

• Duration of the internship: 1 year on a contract employment basis.

• Financial Support: CARE Ethiopia provides a fixed stipend as per the organizations’ policy for interns. 

• Employment Prospects: CARE Ethiopia Internship Program is not connected with employment and there is no expectancy of such but interns can apply for internal/external job vacancies advertised at CARE Ethiopia or during or after the period of the internship.

• Insurance Coverage:  CARE Ethiopia accepts no responsibility for costs or fatality arising from illness or accidents incurred during the internship. 

How To Apply

If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through THIS LINK.

 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Make sure you indicate the position title and location on your application letter.

Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women!

CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

CARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.

CARE Ethiopia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.

By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Ethiopia requesting the information specified above. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks

Job Requirements Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Graphic designing or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Support the creation of social media content and graphics (Telegram, LinkedIn, Facebook) project’s showcasing key messages, learnings, briefs, updates, and achievements for national and global audiences. - Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned through internal and external forums (such as webinars), ensuring visibility and knowledge sharing. - Participate in relevant meetings, workshops, and community events to document activities and identify communication opportunities.  How to Apply Apply using the provided link below