The Centre of Excellence on Early Childhood development (COE-ECD) is dedicated to advancing the welfare and holistic development of children aged 0-6 years. By working with a range of stakeholders, the Centre aims to foster the growth and well-being of children through multisectoral approaches, delivering high-quality early childhood development (ECD) services across the continent.
The Centre is positioned to guide policy development, promote best practices, and scale contextually appropriate innovations. As part of this mission, AfC-ECD seeks to offer an internship program for young professionals, providing hands-on experience in ECD and creating a learning environment that fosters the development of future leaders in the field.
Position: Early Childhood Development Intern
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the internship program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Graduate students or those who have finished a graduate program in anthropology, psychology, public health, social work, early childhood education, child development, or other relevant fields.
- Prior experience working with young children or in early childhood education settings is highly desirable.
- Strong interest and passion for early childhood development and its impact on children’s well-being.
- Proficiency in English (both written and spoken); proficiency in Amharic or other local languages is an added advantage.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
Key Competencies
Interns should possess the following competencies:
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and take initiative.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders within the organization and externally.
- Accuracy in handling tasks, documentation, and reporting.
Required Number: Three
Location: African Centre for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (or remote, depending on the program’s needs)
Deadline: February 10, 2025
How To Apply
- Recruitment Process:
- The recruitment process for the internship program will consist of the following steps:
- Application:
Interested candidates should submit a CV and A statement of purpose (cover letter) outlining interest and relevant experience, detailing their qualifications and relevant experience, to fetiyatemam.coe@gmail.com within 10 days of posting.
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- Shortlisting: AfC-ECD will review applications based on qualifications, motivation, and experience relevant to the ECD field.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (either virtual or in-person) to assess suitability and commitment to the program.
- Selection and Onboarding: Successful candidates will receive an offer letter, and an orientation session will be held to familiarize interns with the Center, their responsibilities, and program expectations.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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