Addis Ababa Business Trading Enterprise (AABTE) Internship Program

Addis Ababa Business Trading Enterprise (AABTE) invites students and recent graduates to apply for its Internship Program, designed to provide practical work experience, professional development, and workplace readiness across the Enterprise’s diverse business and operational environments.

The Addis Ababa Business Trading Enterprise (AABTE) is a strategic organization established by the Addis Ababa City Administration to stabilize market prices and ensure reliable access to essential goods. AABTE plays a vital role in supplying industrial products and agricultural commodities while facilitating domestic trade, import-export operations, and international market linkages.

Internship Area 1: Head Office & Sales Centers

Relevant Fields of Study: Marketing Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Management, Entrepreneurship, Retail Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Inventory and Warehouse Management, Accounting, Finance, and related fields.

Placement Locations: Head Office, Kolfe, Garment, Ayat, Summit, Kality, Piyassa

Internship Area 2: Factory & Engineering Operations

Relevant Fields of Study: Food Science and Technology, Food Processing, Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, and related fields.

Placement Locations: Kara, Entoto, Arabsa

Main Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be currently enrolled in a recognized university/college or have graduated within the past 2 years
• Minimum CGPA of 3.00
• Field of study must be relevant to the internship area applied for
• Must be available to participate for the required internship period
• Basic communication and computer skills are required

What You Will Gain

• Practical exposure to the operations of a large-scale, multidimensional government enterprise
• Hands-on on-the-job experience
• Development of technical, professional, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Mentorship, supervision, and performance feedback from experienced professionals and managers
• Participation in structured training, departmental assignments, and practical projects
• Certificate of Completion and Experience Letter upon successful completion
• Recommendation Letter for interns who demonstrate exceptional performance
• Opportunity for Talent Pool consideration for outstanding performers

Selection Process

Applicants who pass the preliminary screening will be invited for an interview. Depending on the nature of the internship area, a written test, technical assessment, or practical evaluation may also be conducted.

Deadline: September 16, 2026