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UONGOZI Institute

AJIRA MPYA ZONE TANZANIA - NAFASI MPYA ZA KAZI

About us
UONGOZI Institute was established in 2010 by the Government of Tanzania to inspire and equip Tanzanian and African leaders to deliver inclusive and sustainable solutions. This is done through the provision of high-quality executive education, facilitation of policy dialogues, actionoriented research and technical assistance for public and private institutions.


Intern Recruitment:
Communications
The Institute’s Communications Unit (CU) supports the development and implementation of the Institute’s Communication Strategy in aid of realising the Institute’s strategic plan. It spearheads the campaigns and activities to enhance and maintain a positive brand image and also, increase visibility.

Why join UONGOZI Institute?
The successful candidate will support the coordination of media and communication activities, reporting directly to the Communications Officer.
This role exposes fresh graduates to online and offline communication tools, content development and presentation, high-level events coordination and public relations.
The Communications Intern will:

• Assist to develop content for the Institute’s website and social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube) to enhance its visibility and promote knowledge sharing.
• Update the mailing list and maintain the internal communication tool
• Assist to draft press releases, media briefs and other related materials for external stakeholders.
• Assist to proofread, fact-check and edit communication materials.
• Support the coordination of high-level national and regional events (meetings, forums and workshops).
• Capture newsworthy photos at events and functions.
• Support the compilation of stories for the Institute’s newsletters.

Duration and Work Schedule
The selected Intern will be provided with a three month contract with the possibility of extension under certain conditions. Some assignments will involve travelling.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, both in English and Swahili.
• Ability to operate a semi-professional camera.
• Digitally savvy – online/social/mobile.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS-Word, Excel and internet search tools.
• Volunteer experience is preferred, although not required.

Internship Opportunity
Executive Education
As one of the core departments of the Institute, the Executive Education Department (EED) plays an important role in enhancing the Institute’s philosophy of achieving sustainable development through competent leadership. It develops and delivers training programmes to leaders from all sectors in Tanzania as well as Africa. The department also provides advisory services to public institutions to help them boost their performance and productivity.

Why join UONGOZI Institute?
The successful candidate will support the coordination of EED activities, reporting directly to the Training Coordinator(s).
This role exposes fresh graduates to knowledge and information tools, as well as marketing and administrative tasks. It involves:

• Supporting the organisation of training programmes, workshops, and seminars.
• Participating in Training-Needs
• Assessments, organised by the EED.Drafting and dispatching letters to participants of the training programmes, workshops as well as seminars.
• Updating the database of clients from training programmes for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Collecting stories and photos from training events for marketing and publicity.
• Supporting the report writing following a training event.
• Supporting the promotional activities for the Resource Centre, including exhibiting its resources during training events and registering new members.

Duration and Work Schedule
The selected Intern will be provided with a threemonth contract with the possibility of extension under certain conditions. Some assignments will involve traveling.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, both in English and Swahili.
• Proficiency in MS word, Excel and internet search tools.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Volunteer experience is preferred, although not required.

How to Apply
Join our team by submitting an application via recruitment@uongozi.or.tz with the subject line the job you applying for eg. “ Communications Intern” by 07 January 2023, at 05:00 PM (EAT). The application should include a motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details of three referees.
UONGOZI Institute is an equal opportunity employer, committed to strengthening the diversity of its workforce. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.