System Strengthening through Skills and Internship(SStSI) Internship Opportunity

System Strengthening through Skills and Internship(SStSI) is an internship program for young graduates designed and implemented by The Talent Firm, commissioned by Target Business Consultants, and participating Federal Ministries.    

System Strengthening through Skills and Internship(SStSI) will provide young graduates with valuable work experience, an opportunity to work alongside seconded senior professionals at respective Federal ministries, coaching and mentoring programs, and a better understanding of both the importance and impact of public service. SStSI will help young graduates, often facing an uncertain job market, apply their educational training in 12-month federal opportunities and make a difference in society.

The Talent Firm is now recruiting young talent for SStSI project, to join the federal workforce in support of African Leadership Excellence Academy (AFLEX). The program places fresh graduates meeting the minimum requirements and selected from a strict assessment process,  into paid internships and aims to develop a diverse pool of young talent for AFLEX  .   

SStSI Program Benefits

Selected participants in the program will benefit from:

• An intensive 3- weeks job readiness and career launching training 
• A 12-month paid internship with a federal ministry to gain valuable work experience.
• Professional development sessions, with clear performance review, coaching and mentoring components throughout the internship program.
• Experience sharing sessions with senior public service leaders 

Eligibility to enroll in SStSI

In order to apply to the program, candidates must be:

• Ethiopian citizens 
• Demonstrated passion for public service
• Fresh graduates of ONLY the year 2023/2015 or 2024/2016E.C.  from an accredited educational institution in an undergraduate program. 

Able to demonstrate superior academic achievement and have a CGPA of 3.0 and above. 

Required fields of studies: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, literature, marketing and relevant fields
• Bachelor’s degree in humanities or social sciences and relevant fields
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication or fine arts and relevant fields
• Bachelor’s degree in Education/General Education, Leadership Development, Economics, Development Economics, International Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, Psychology,  Political Science and relevant fields
• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, social sciences, development studies and relevant fields
• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management Studies, Public Administration and relevant fields
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or public administration and relevant fields

How To Apply

Interested applicants can complete and submit this application form HERE no later than 29th of July 2024.  

Female candidates are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to apply.