Hub Intern

Position:

Organization: Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE)

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Description-HubJob Opening

Hub Intern: Role Overview

Position: Hub Intern

Primary Locations: Amhara-Bahir Dar, Afar-Awash 7, Oromia-Adama, Benishangul Gumuz-Assosa, and South Ethiopia-Wolaita Sodo (1 per region)

Reporting Line: Regional Hub Coordinator

Type of Employment: Internship (Contractual)

Eligible Candidates: Final-year students or recent graduates from a university

Objective & Summary

The Regional Hub Intern assists the Regional Hub Coordinator with project execution, mobilization efforts, and routine hub management. Tailored for students and early-career professionals committed to community growth, youth involvement, and civic learning, this role offers practical experience. Key duties include assisting with e-learning programs, monitoring activity impact, and maintaining the hub as a vibrant youth-centered space.

Job Description: Hub Intern

Job Title: Regional Hub Intern

Location: Afar (1), Amhara (1), Benishangul Gumuz (1), Oromia (1), and South Ethiopia (1)

Reports To: Regional Hub Coordinator

Employment Type: Internship (Contract-based)

Target Group: Recent university graduates or final/last-year university students

Job Summary & Objective

The Hub Intern will support the Regional Hub Coordinator in the daily operations, mobilization, and project implementation of the Regional Civic Hub. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience for young professionals and students passionate about civic education, youth engagement, and community development. The intern will play a key role in ensuring the hub remains an active, welcoming space for youth, assisting with e-learning initiatives, and helping track the impact of hub activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Hub Operations and Administrative Support

  • Assist the Hub Coordinator in managing the daily operations of the physical hub space to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

  • Help maintain and organize hub resources, including tracking e-learning equipment, materials, and supplies.

  • Welcome hub visitors, answer basic inquiries, and guide users on how to access hub facilities.

  • Assist in setting up the hub for daily activities, workshops, and events.

2. Project Implementation and Youth Engagement Support 

  • Support the rollout of civic education training, youth dialogues, and e-learning sessions.

  • Assist in mobilizing youth from universities, high schools, and local clubs to participate in digital civic education programs.

  • Provide basic technical support and guidance to youth using the hub's e-learning platforms.

  • Help facilitate and organize logistics for Inter/Intra Regional Peace Building Initiative workshops and consultations.

3. Stakeholder Engagement Support

  • Assist the Hub Coordinator in communicating with local youth associations, high school civic clubs, and university representatives.

  • Help draft invitation letters, event agendas, and informational materials for local partners.

  • Accompany the Hub Coordinator to meetings with local stakeholders to take notes and assist with follow-ups.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Documentation

  • Register participants and track daily attendance/user engagement metrics at the Hub.

  • Distribute and collect feedback forms from Hub users and training participants.

  • Assist the Coordinator in compiling data and drafting weekly and monthly programmatic reports.

  • Take high-quality photos and document success stories during hub events for reporting and outreach purposes.

Job Requirements

Educational Requirements

  • Must be a recent university graduate OR a final/last-year university student.

  • Pursuing or holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Civics & Ethical Studies, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Science or a closely related field.

Related Experience

  • No prior formal professional experience is required, making this ideal for entry-level candidates.

  • Active participation in university student unions, peace clubs, volunteering with local CSOs/NGOs, or community organizing is highly advantageous.

  • Familiarity with the local youth dynamics and socio-political context of the assigned region.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Computer skills with the ability to navigate e-learning platforms, use Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel), and basic internet research.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with diverse youth groups.

  • Reliable and capable of handling multiple administrative and organizing tasks simultaneously.

Language Proficiency:-

Fluency in the local language of the assigned region and Amharic is strictly required. A good command of English is strongly preferred.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter outlining their experience and suitability for the role, and relevant documents through the CECOE website at Hub Intern | CECOE by June 7, 2026

 CECOE strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

Job Requirements Pursuing or holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Civics & Ethical Studies, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Science or a closely related field. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role via the following link

Deadline: Jun 8, 2026, 12:00 AM

Location: , Awash 7, Bahir Dar, Assosa, Adama, Wolaita Sodo

Amount: 5