Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia

AN INTERNATIONAL NGO BASED IN ETHIOPIA

External Vacancy Announcement

Organizational Overview 

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in nearly 1,400 communities throughout the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.

Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia (HFHE) started operation in 1993 as a branch of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). HFHE has provided simple, affordable shelter for families in Ethiopia while also working to improve Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and empower Vulnerable Groups in the country.

Position: - Communication -Intern

Duty Station:                         Addis Ababa

Salary:                               as per scale set  

Required number: -            one.

Job Requirements

• BA degree (2026 graduate) communication, Linguistic, Public relation and Language studies
• No experience required.
• Willing to work under pressure.
• Team player
• Excellent at communication
• Committed to HFHI principles.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of staff with different cultural background.

Interested applicants are invited to send their non–returnable application letter and CV   in one folder by quoting the code and Position applying for   in the subject line of email and contact details of three referees. submit your application through hfheapplication@habitatethiopia.org.  Application will be checked on rolling basis until Habitat found adequate applicants that meets the requirement for the post. The closing date for submitting applications is within 10 calendar days of this announcement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.

Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of partner families and all staff. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that protects principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). 

Female applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Requirements Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia seeks a Communication Intern to support its mission of providing affordable housing and improving community well‑being. The intern will work in Addis Ababa, collaborating with a diverse team to produce and disseminate communication materials that promote the organization’s values and projects. A Bachelor of Arts graduate in communications, linguistics, public relations or a related field is required, with no prior experience necessary. The role offers hands‑on exposure to strategic communication within a global nonprofit context, fostering teamwork, cultural sensitivity and effective messaging skills. How to Apply Interested candidates should email their application letter and CV to hfheapplication@habitatethiopia.org. The subject line must include the code and position title, and three referees’ contact details should be provided. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until suitable candidates are found, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further screening.