Career Opportunity for Intern (digital Communications), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

About WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all its employees.

Why Join WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• Invests in personal and professional development through various programs.
• Opportunities to work across multiple country, regional, and global offices.
• Attractive compensation package (refer to Terms and Conditions of the vacancy announcement).

Organizational Context and Job Purpose

Under the direction of the communications officer and digital communications and advocacy officer, the intern will assist WFP Ethiopia in developing high-quality, innovative, and visually appealing multimedia materials targeting key audiences, including donors, partners, government, and beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of communication materials, including social media posts, stories, and visuals.
• Assist in collecting field content—photos, quotes, stories, and testimonials—for communication and reporting purposes.
• Help draft content for WFP Ethiopia digital platforms under supervision.
• Maintain consistency in branding and messaging across products.
• Coordinate with vendors, designers, and printers as needed.
• Provide digital communications administrative support, including scheduling posts and social media monitoring.
• Carry out any other communication-related support requested by the supervisor.

Required Skills and Eligibility

• Eligibility:
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (e.g., bachelor’s degree) from a recognized university with at least two years completed, or
  • Currently enrolled in a graduate program (e.g., master's degree) from a recognized university, or
  • A recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate program (within six months prior to application).
• Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Amharic.
• Eligible to work at the duty station of the internship.
• Not related to WFP employees (sons, daughters, brothers, or sisters).
• Educational credentials must be recognized by competent authorities.

Competencies

• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Lightroom, Canva, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of digital communications with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative solutions.
• Understanding of WFP communication techniques and awareness of the socio-political context in which WFP operates.
• Ability to work independently and establish effective working relationships with diverse teams.
• Flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.

Language

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Amharic.

WFP Leadership Framework

The WFP Leadership Framework guides common standards of behavior that inform how we work together to accomplish our mission.

Skills Required:

• Any / Field