- Dual Headquarters: ILRI is co-hosted by Kenya (Nairobi) and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa).
- Mission: To improve lives through livestock science by creating equitable, resilient, and climate-friendly food systems.
- Leadership: Currently led by Director General Appolinaire Djikeng.
- History: Established in 1994 by merging the International Laboratory for Research on Animal Diseases (ILRAD, Nairobi) and the International Livestock Center for Africa (ILCA, Addis Ababa).
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve people’s lives in low- and middle-income countries through livestock science that contributes to equitable and resilient livestock systems to deliver food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits.
Position: ILRI Internship: Engineering Unit – Ethiopia
The ideal candidate should be: –
- A continuing undergraduate student in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology/Management, or related fields.
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD (mandatory).
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
- Basic understanding of construction materials and site practices.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel skills for BoQ support preferred).
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Willing to participate in maintenance supervision, site activities and field inspections.
Location: ILRI Addis Ababa – Ethiopia.
Duration: 6 months. (starting 1st April 2026)
Terms of appointment
The internship at ILRI will offer:
- A monthly stipend to meet day-to-day living expenses.
- Medical insurance for the internship duration.
How to Apply:
All applications MUST include the following (applications not containing these documents will not be considered):
- A cover letter addressed to the Senior Manager, Capacity Development, expressing interest in the internship position and motivation for application. The position title and reference number (REF: INT/ILRI/ENG_ADD/01/2026) should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
- CV.
- Academic qualification transcripts/ certificates.
- Letter from the university confirming internship period and requirement as part of the study program.
Applications must be submitted on or before 20th March 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
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