Strategy & Communications (intern)

About the Company

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.

Job Summary

The Strategy & Communications Intern will support Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia’s strategic priority initiatives and organizational transformation initiatives. The intern will contribute through research, analysis, documentation, the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.

This role is designed for a motivated individual who is eager to build practical experience in strategy development, organizational transformation processes, innovation support, and strategic communications within a leading African health organization. The intern will work closely with internal teams and contribute to high-quality outputs that strengthen alignment, learning, and collaboration across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

A. Strategy & Transformation Support

• Conduct research and analysis on organizational development, sector trends, and systems-related issues relevant to Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia’s priorities.
• Support the development of strategic documents, internal briefs, concept notes, and presentations.
• Assist transformation initiatives by tracking progress, preparing summaries, and supporting coordination activities across teams.
• Conduct research to inform the design, refinement, and testing of pilot initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

C. Strategic Communications Support

• Support strategic communications work aligned with organizational priorities and key initiatives.
• Assist in drafting and editing strategy-linked communication materials as needed to support internal and external engagement.
• Contribute to ensuring that communication outputs are clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational messaging.

Learning Objectives & Development Opportunities

This internship offers a strong learning opportunity for a candidate seeking applied experience in institutional strategy and organizational development work. The intern will benefit from:

• Practical exposure to strategy development and execution processes within a large health organization.
• Experience supporting organizational transformation initiatives, including coordination, documentation, and analysis.
• Insight into innovation and incubation-oriented initiatives and how they are tested and aligned with strategic direction.
• Exposure to strategic communications work that supports organizational alignment and engagement.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Health, Communications, Public Policy, Business, International Development, or a related field.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information into clear and practical outputs.
• Ability to prepare well-organized and visually appealing documents, briefs, and presentations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interest in strategy, organizational transformation, innovation, and development work.

Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Effective time management and ability to work under deadlines.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Collaborative mindset and cultural sensitivity.
• Integrity and commitment to Amref Health Africa’s mission and values.