Internships and Scholarships

The FES African Union Cooperation Office, the FES African Migration Policy Centre (FES AMPC), and FES Ethiopia National Office offer internship opportunities at our joint premises in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia!

Tasks

Interns will support the work of all three teams: FES Ethiopia National Office, FES African Union Cooperation Office (FES AU), and the FES African Migration Policy Centre (FES AMPC), depending on current activities at the time of the internship. They will work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues and project partners.

Typical tasks include:

• Conducting thematic research
• Writing reports and meeting minutes
• Supporting event planning and general office administration
• Attending seminars, conferences, and policy events in Addis Ababa
• Assisting with communications and social media tasks

Requirements

Internships typically last between 3 to 4 months, with a maximum duration of 90 days for non-residents due to visa regulations.

Applicants should:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or be in the final stages of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in a relevant field (e.g., Political Science, Economics, International Relations, International Law, Journalism, African Studies, etc.)
• Demonstrate interest in political, social, or development issues
• Be interested in the thematic areas of all three FES teams
• Be able to work independently and show initiative
• Have strong communication, research, and social media skills
• Be proficient in English (the working language of the office)

Application Process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note:

• Internships take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• FES does not cover costs related to travel, visa, accommodation, insurance, or meals
• A monthly allowance is provided by FES

Applications for internships from January to June 2026 are now open.

Selections will be finalized by the end of 2025. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applications should be submitted to: Mr. Getahun Tsegaye under info.ethiopia(at)fes.de

Your application should include the following documents (max. one page each):

• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation letter (indicating your preferred internship period)

We look forward to receiving your application!

The promotion of young talent has been one of the founding principles of the FES. The first scholarships were awarded to particularly talented young individuals from a working class milieu who were taking an active part in the young democracy of the Weimar Republic.

For the FES therefore, it is not only the applicants' academic achievement but also their social and political involvement and their personal attitudes that play an important part in the selection process.

Who is eligible?

The FES supports students from public or state-approved universities and from polytechnical colleges. It supports all academic subjects and postgraduate programmes. It is also possible for non-German students to apply for the scholarship programme.

In order to find out more about the application process and who to contact please visit the FES Scholarship Department website.