ILRI Internship: Liaison and Protocol Unit (Ethiopia)

Job Description

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit an intern in the Liaison and Protocol Unit in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia.

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres (https://www.cgiar.org/)  dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices in East, South and Southern Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org.

As a CGIAR research centre, ILRI contributes to and takes inspiration from the CGIAR vision: A world with sustainable and resilient food, land, and water systems that deliver diverse, healthy, safe, sufficient, and affordable diets, and ensure improved livelihoods and greater social equality, within planetary and regional environmental boundaries.

ILRIs’ mission is that: People’s lives in low- and middle-income countries are improved through livestock science that contributes to equitable and resilient livestock systems in order to deliver food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits.

About the position:

ILRI’s Liaison and Protocol Unit in Addis is embarking on a project to digitize the Unit’s legacy files and improve its data management systems.  The intern will support the unit’s documentation and specifically in the creation, organization, and maintenance of various types of records, both physical and digital. This will ultimately enhance the unit’s retrieval, accessibility and compliance of documentation thereby contribute to risk reduction and operational efficiency in document handling. The intern will report to the Liaison and Protocol Manager.

Key responsibilities:

1. Convert hard-copy confidential documents (e.g., contracts, correspondence, client files) into electronic formats (PDF, Word, etc.) using scanners or software.
2. Organize digital files into designated folders/systems (e.g., SharePoint or the Institute’s databases).
3. Ensure accuracy and confidentiality during the scanning/filing process.
4. Assist with filing, photocopying, and data entry tasks.
5. Maintain physical and digital records systematically.
6. Facilitate the disposal of non-essential files and documents in the office and store.

Position requirements:

The ideal candidate should be: –

1. Enrolled for an undergraduate university degree program and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in either international relations, Law, Political Science, Business Administration and Administration or related field.
2. Possess strong ICT knowledge (such as using photocopiers, Scanner machine etc.).
3. Demonstrate proficiency in use of Microsoft Suite programs.
4. Possess good command in written and spoken English language.

Location: ILRI Addis Ababa – Ethiopia.

Duration: 5 months.

Terms of appointment

The internship at ILRI will offer:

• A monthly stipend to meet day-to-day living expenses.
• Medical insurance for the internship duration.

 

How to Apply: 

All applications MUST include the following (applications not containing these documents will not be considered):

• A cover letter addressed to the Senior Manager, Capacity Development, expressing interest in the internship position and motivation for application. The position title and reference number (REF: INT/ILRI/L&P_ADD/01/2025) should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
• CV.
• Academic qualification transcripts/ certificates.
• Letter from the admitting university confirming internship period and requirement as part of the study program.

Applications must be submitted through: >>> https://www.ilri.org/join-us/jobs-careers?jid=57773-ilri-internship-liaison-and-protocol-unit-ethiopia on or before 19th August 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

To find out more about ILRI visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org.