Internship and Volunteer Program (18 Posts) at JamiiAfrica

Internship and Volunteer Program (18 Posts) at JamiiAfrica

Internship and Volunteer Program (18 Posts) – JamiiAfrica

Employer: JamiiAfrica

Job ID: 140367

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Department: Operations & Technology

Contract Type: Internship / Volunteer (Initial 6-Month Placement)

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026

About the Program

Program Objectives

The JamiiAfrica Internship and Volunteer Program (Cohort 2026) is a structured talent pipeline designed for high-potential early-career professionals. Selected candidates join for an initial six-month placement aimed at building professional skills and gaining practical experience in civic technology and community engagement.

Program Benefits

• Monthly allowance alongside performance-based incentives tied to agreed deliverables.

• Direct mentorship from senior staff members and a personalized learning plan.

• Mid-point and end-of-placement structured performance evaluations.

• Certificate of completion and an official professional reference.

• Priority pathway to permanent employment for top performers as positions become available.

Open Tracks and Available Positions

1. Community Moderation & Platform Stewardship (3 Posts)

• Steward day-to-day community discussion spaces while upholding guidelines and escalation procedures.

• Promote safe, inclusive, and constructive dialogue among platform members.

2. Information Verification & Platform Integrity (3 Posts)

• Monitor digital trends to identify misleading claims in civic conversations.

• Conduct verification research using open sources and expert data to prepare clear research summaries.

3. Digital Engagement Strategy (2 Posts)

• Support data-informed engagement roadmaps and campaign calendars.

• Research community trends across channels and help define tone-of-voice and messaging guidelines.

4. Civic Campaigns & Community Amplification (3 Posts)

• Draft citizen-centric campaign materials and community education content.

• Collaborate with strategy and design teams to translate complex governance issues into accessible formats.

5. Visual Communication & Design (1 Post)

• Design branded digital assets, infographics, and campaign collateral.

• Translate complex datasets and policy summaries into clear, engaging visual formats.

6. Community & Social Engagement (2 Posts)

• Manage daily interactions across digital channels (scheduling, posting, and interactive features).

• Facilitate constructive discourse in comment sections and identify trending civic conversations.

7. Data & Insights (1 Post)

• Track engagement metrics and analyze emerging community information needs.

• Help build internal dashboards to inform organizational decision-making.

8. Program & Operations Support (2 Posts)

• Assist project leads with planning, timelines, and deliverables.

• Coordinate logistics for webinars, campaigns, and community dialogues.

9. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning – MEL (1 Post)

• Collect performance metrics, qualitative community feedback, and quantitative data.

• Assist in preparing periodic MEL summaries and learning briefs to refine strategy.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Skill Requirements

• Education: Recent graduate holding a Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Communications, Political Science, Development Studies, Sociology, Statistics, Data Science, Graphic Design, Project Management, ICT, or a related field.

• Experience: 1 to 2 years of relevant practical experience or project involvement.

• Languages: Full proficiency in both written and spoken English and Swahili.

• Interests: Demonstrated passion for online community engagement, civic technology, and social impact.

How to Apply

Application Guidelines

Interested candidates must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Cover Letter via email:

Email Address: [email protected]

Email Subject: Internship – [Insert Your Preferred Track Name]

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026