Project Assistant – LIWAY Programme (Internship)

About the role

The LIWAY programme, implemented by SNV in partnership with Mercy Corps and embassies, seeks a motivated university graduate to support communication and administrative tasks. This internship offers a hands‑on learning experience while contributing to livelihood improvement for women and youth in Addis Ababa.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare written communication pieces, learning materials, and case‑stories for the programme.
• Attend events, meetings and workshops to take minutes, capture high‑quality photos, and draft news updates.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Results Measurement team to compile learning outputs.
• Assist in organising documentation and maintaining project records.

Required profile

• Recent university graduate (any discipline) with strong interest in development and communication.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Motivation to support gender‑inclusive livelihood initiatives.

Required skills

• Proficiency in drafting clear, concise written content.
• Basic photography skills for event coverage.
• Experience with note‑taking and minute‑writing.