Communication Intern

Background of IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At-work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia, 1999 in response to severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

Job Overview/Summary: 

Duration: 6 Month

Eligible: Female Applicants

We are seeking a motivated Communications Intern to support the development and implementation of communication strategies that highlight program impact and strengthen stakeholder engagement. The intern will assist with donor visibility, reporting, content development, and documentation while gaining hands-on experience in strategic communications within the humanitarian and development sector. This six-month internship offers valuable exposure to communication planning, storytelling, and program coordination processes

Major responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of communication strategies that showcase the impact of programs on a scale.
• Supporting donor visibility and reporting, including attending key program meetings such as Program Opening Meetings (POM), Program Implementation Meetings (PIM), and Project Cycle Meetings (PCM) and documenting communication and visibility elements.
• Assisting in tracking communication and visibility budgets to ensure alignment with donor requirements and program plans.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: –

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

Educational Requirements:

• 2025/26 First Degree Graduate in communication and other related fields

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Zero years of experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to learning and applying humanitarian principles and inclusion.
• Willingness and commitment to learn Microsoft Office applications with minimal support
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, Amharic, and ability to speak local language is advantageous.

How to apply:

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website:

IRC Career Site:

https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/details/Communication-Intern_JR00005130
This internship is a six‑month program and includes a monthly stipend

• Interested applicants should apply through the organization career site using the link above.
• Please attach a recommendation letter from your respective university/College.
• Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

• Name of the position you have applied for
• Date of application
• Summary of your qualifications
• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
• Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address
• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

Selection Process

• Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.
• The minimum qualification includes the right educational background as per the Educational Requirement, proof of recent graduate, letter of recommendation from your respective university.
• Shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for a written exam to evaluate their basic skills.
• As per the exam result a panel interview will be scheduled
• The final result will incorporate both the written and interview grades
• The finalist will be contacted and all other candidates who are interviewed but not selected will receive official email regarding the recruitment status

Disclaimer: – Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process. 

IRC provides an equal opportunity.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances