Job Overview
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
As the ICRC endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles, the Legal Team of the ICRC Delegation in Ethiopia provides government with both legal advice and technical assistance regarding IHL implementation.
Key Details
- Place of Work: Addis Ababa
- Deadline: April 19, 2026
Job Requirements & Description
Position: Internship Opportunity – Communication Intern (Graphic Designer)
The skilled and creative COM Intern(Graphic Designer) will join the ICRC Communication Team in Addis Ababa. S/he will play a key role in designing and adapting communication materials across print and digital platforms, ensuring alignment with the ICRC’s corporate visual identity.
As a Graphic Designer, s/he will collaborate with internal teams to enhance the quality, coherence, and impact of communication and other corporate identity materials. S/he will provide technical support to colleagues in Addis Ababa, as well as to communication officers in Bahir Dar, Mekelle and Nekemte.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in multimedia/graphic design, visual communication, or a related field. A professional diploma in digital/print graphic design/visual communication is also acceptable.
- Advanced mastery of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Working knowledge of After Effects and familiarity with video workflows (Final Cut or Premiere Pro) are assets.
- Proven experience designing print and digital formats, incl. for social media and web.
- Capacity and experience designing audiovisual formats is an asset.
- Proven experience in applying a corporate visual identity across the board.
- Capacity to work in tight schedules and meet deadlines.
- Fluent command of Amharic and English.
- Fluency in local languages; Afan Oromo, Tigrinya, Somali, Afar and proficiency in French or other languages are considered strong assets.
How to Apply
Applicants shall submit their electronic CVs and cover letter through the ethiojobs website.
- Women applicants and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
- Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted at all stages of the selection process.
- The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.