Intern Strategy and Communications

1. Position Summary

The Strategy & Communications Intern will support Amref Health Africa in Ethiopias strategic priority initiatives and organizational transformation initiatives. The intern will contribute through research analysis documentation the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.

This role is designed for a motivated individual who is eager to build practical experience in strategy development organizational transformation processes innovation support and strategic communications within a leading African health organization. The intern will work closely with internal teams and contribute to high-quality outputs that strengthen alignment learning and collaboration across the organization.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Strategy & Transformation Support

• Conduct research and analysis on organizational development sector trends and systems-related issues relevant to Amref Health Africa in Ethiopias priorities.
• Support the development of strategic documents internal briefs concept notes and presentations.
• Assist transformation initiatives by tracking progress preparing summaries and supporting coordination activities across teams.
• Conduct research to inform the design refinement and testing of pilot initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

C. Strategic Communications Support

• Support strategic communications work aligned with organizational priorities and key initiatives.
• Assist in drafting and editing strategy-linked communication materials as needed to support internal and external engagement.
• Contribute to ensuring that communication outputs are clear consistent and aligned with organizational messaging.

3. Learning Objectives & Development Opportunities

This internship offers a strong learning opportunity for a candidate seeking applied experience in institutional strategy and organizational development work. The intern will benefit from:

• Practical exposure to strategy development and execution processes within a large health organization.
• Experience supporting organizational transformation initiatives including coordination documentation and analysis.
• Insight into innovation and incubation-oriented initiatives and how they are tested and aligned with strategic direction.
• Exposure to strategic communications work that supports organizational alignment and engagement.

Qualifications :

4. Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Health Communications Public Policy Business International Development or a related field.
• Strong research writing and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information into clear and practical outputs.
• Ability to prepare well-organized and visually appealing documents briefs and presentations.
• Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interest in strategy organizational transformation innovation and development work.

5. Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Effective time management and ability to work under deadlines.
• Proactive adaptable and eager to learn.
• Collaborative mindset and cultural sensitivity.
• Integrity and commitment to Amref Health Africas mission and values.

Additional Information :

Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be on Monday 02 February 2026. 

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @ address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time