International Livestock Research Institute | Intern
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit an intern in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Unit in Addis Ababa โ Ethiopia.
ILRI is a One CGIAR research center and is the only center dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. ILRI is co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia and has regional or country offices in 14 other locations in Africa, and South and South-East Asia. Drawn from some 40 nationalities, ILRI has a workforce of about 630 staff globally and operates on an annual budget of about US$100M. The institute works through extensive partnership arrangements with research and development institutions in both the developed and developing parts of the world.
Position: ILRI Internship: AGRA VALUE4HER program
Position requirements:
Internship requirements
- Enrolled for an undergraduate university degree program or diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Business Administration, Gender Studies, or a related field.
- Previous experience in data management, people mobilization, or similar roles.
- Experience working with digital platforms and familiarity with the agricultural sector is an advantage.
Skills:
- Strong organizational and data management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data management tools.
- Understanding of gender dynamics and the socio-cultural context affecting women agripreneurs.
- Customer service orientation with the ability to respond promptly to member inquiries, provide support, and address concerns.
Attributes:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Passionate about gender equality and womenโs empowerment in the agricultural sector.
- Flexible and adaptable to different work environments and challenges.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and extract actionable insights.
Location: ILRI Addis Ababa โ Ethiopia.
Terms of appointment:
- A monthly stipend to meet accommodation, transport, and day-to-day living expenses.
- Medical insurance
Deadline: August 16, 2023
How to Apply:
All applications MUST include the following (applications not containing these documents will not be considered):
- A cover letter addressed to the Capacity Development Manager, expressing interest in the internship position and the motivation. The position title and reference number (REF: INT/ILRI/AGRA_ADD/01/2024) should be 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.
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 applicantsโ bank accounts.