Careers & Internship

Internship Opportunity: Ethiopian Parliament and IGAD Sub-Regional Studies

Bridge Research and Innovation is pleased to announce an internship opportunity for motivated final-year students, recent graduates, and aspiring young professionals interested in Ethiopian parliamentary affairs and IGAD sub-regional dynamics.

Who should apply?

Students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds, including Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Law and Journalism

Internship Duration: 3 months (a modest stipend with covered assignment-related expenses), and based on your quarterly performance, a regular vacant post will be considered.

What you’ll do:

• Assist research teams with data collection, analysis, and report writing
• Support projects focused on the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia House of People’s Representatives and IGAD sub-regions
• Contribute to the development of policy briefs and public-facing publications
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experienced researchers and practitioners

Why apply?

Gain practical experience applying your academic knowledge in real-world research and policy environments and make a meaningful impact.

Application requirements:

• Final-year student or recent graduate in Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or Journalism
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Afan Oromo, Sidamigna, Somali, and Tigrigna is highly desirable. Candidates who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply

How to apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest to ‘research@bridge-et.org’ with the subject line ‘Internship.’