Internship and Volunteer Program (18 Posts) – JamiiAfrica
Employer
JamiiAfrica
Job details
- 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: vacancies@jamii.africa
- Email Subject: Internship – [Insert Your Preferred Track Name]
- Application Deadline: August 14, 2026
