Marketing Officer Intern at ESAMI – September 2026

Job Details

Job Title: Marketing Officer Intern
Organization: Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI)
Office: ESAMI Dodoma Office, Tanzania
Job Type: Internship
Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

About ESAMI

The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) is a leading provider of high-quality management training, research, and consultancy services worldwide.

The Institute has a footprint in 52 countries across Africa, with its service outreach also extending to New Delhi, the UAE, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. ESAMI is focused on re-imagining and redefining the future workforce.

Job Overview

The Marketing Officer Intern will support the management of ESAMI’s new office in Dodoma and contribute to sustainable business growth by promoting ESAMI’s programmes and services, identifying market opportunities, developing client relationships, and building a viable client pipeline.

The role will also involve coordinating the office’s day-to-day operations, supporting programme delivery, strengthening ESAMI’s visibility and market presence, and contributing to agreed revenue and client acquisition targets in Dodoma.

The successful candidate will initially undertake an internship at either ESAMI Headquarters or the ESAMI Dar es Salaam Office before being deployed to Dodoma.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Office Management

• Manage the office’s day-to-day activities under the direction and supervision of the Country Manager.
• Maintain effective physical and electronic filing systems for client, marketing, programme, and administrative records.
• Maintain accurate records of office assets, equipment, supplies, and promotional materials.

2. Business Development and Revenue Growth

• Identify and pursue potential business opportunities for ESAMI’s:
  • Executive training
  • Academic programmes
  • Consultancy services
  • Research services
  • Institutional development services
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of prospective clients and institutions within Dodoma.
• Build a strong sales pipeline and regularly follow up on leads, enquiries, proposals, and potential institutional engagements.
• Promote ESAMI’s programmes and services to:
  • Ministries
  • Government departments and agencies
  • Local government authorities
  • Public institutions
  • Development partners
  • Private organizations
  • Other prospective clients
• Conduct direct marketing activities, including:
  • Institutional visits
  • Telephone calls
  • Email campaigns
  • Presentations
  • Distribution of promotional materials
• Contribute towards the achievement of agreed revenue, enrolment, and client acquisition targets.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, training needs, client preferences, and potential business opportunities.
• Gather information on government priorities, institutional capacity-building requirements, and planned programmes that may present opportunities for ESAMI.
• Monitor competitor activities, programmes, pricing, promotional approaches, and market positioning.
• Prepare market intelligence reports and provide recommendations to the Country Manager.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports covering:
  • Marketing activities
  • Client engagements
  • Business leads
  • Programme enrolments
  • Office operations

3. Marketing, Promotion and Brand Visibility

• Support the implementation of ESAMI’s marketing plans, campaigns, and promotional initiatives in Dodoma.
• Promote ESAMI’s programmes through approved digital platforms, email communications, institutional visits, and stakeholder networks.
• Coordinate the distribution and display of brochures, flyers, banners, and other approved marketing materials.

4. Client Relationship Management and Stakeholder Engagement

• Respond promptly and professionally to enquiries concerning ESAMI’s programmes and services.
• Provide prospective participants and institutional clients with accurate and up-to-date programme information.
• Maintain regular contact with prospective clients and follow up on enquiries until they are converted, concluded, or formally closed.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with existing clients, participants, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct regular client visits and follow-up meetings to understand client needs and identify further business opportunities.
• Support the development of productive relationships with government ministries, departments, agencies, and local government authorities located in Dodoma.

5. Programme and Event Coordination

• Support the planning and delivery of ESAMI programmes conducted in Dodoma and nearby locations.
• Coordinate programme logistics, including:
  • Venues
  • Accommodation
  • Participant registration
  • Training materials
  • Equipment
  • Refreshments
• Maintain accurate participant lists and attendance records.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to facilitators, consultants, and participants during programme delivery.
• Collect participant evaluations and prepare summaries of feedback received.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Economics
  • Business Administration
  • Marketing
  • Communications
  • Public Relations
  • Related discipline
• Only candidates with First Class and Upper Second Class degrees will be considered.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, social media, market research, and database management is desirable.
• Previous internship, volunteering, or practical exposure to marketing, events, customer service, or communications will be an added advantage.

Competencies and Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Digital and social media awareness.
• Basic market research and analytical skills.
• Customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Good planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with databases.
• Creativity and initiative.
• Willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Current CV or résumé.
2. Cover letter outlining their interest in the position and how they meet the qualifications.
3. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
4. Copies of other testimonials.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted by email to:

Email: jobs@esami-africa.org

Only applications received through the above email address will be considered.

Closing Date: Saturday, 25 September 2026

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