Website World Bank Group (Tanzania)
World Bank Group (Tanzania)
Communications Intern – World Bank Group (Tanzania)
Organization: World Bank Group
Job Reference: req37682
Position: Communications Intern
Grade: T3
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Department: External Affairs Team
Reports To: Senior External Affairs Officer
Contract Type: Internship (Part-time)
Duration: Approximately 5 months
Application Deadline: 12 August 2026 (11:59 PM UTC)
About World Bank Group
The World Bank Group (WBG) is a global development institution committed to reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development through financing, technical assistance, and knowledge-sharing.
For more than 50 years, the World Bank Group has partnered with Tanzania to support development programs through:
- Human capital development
- Private sector growth
- Job creation
- Infrastructure development
- Institutional strengthening
- Climate resilience initiatives
The Tanzania Country Office is seeking a Communications Intern to support communication activities that promote transparency, public understanding, and awareness of World Bank-supported programs and results.
Job Summary
The Communications Intern will support the External Affairs Team in:
- Media monitoring and reporting.
- Social media monitoring and content support.
- Communication planning.
- Research and analysis.
- Development of success stories and multimedia content.
The intern will help communicate the impact of World Bank projects and strengthen engagement with government partners, media, civil society, and the public.
Key Responsibilities
1. Media Monitoring
The intern will:
- Monitor local and online media platforms daily.
- Prepare media monitoring reports for the Tanzania Country Team.
- Develop:
- English media digest.
- Kiswahili press summary translated into English.
- Track coverage related to:
- World Bank projects.
- Development programs.
- National economic and political developments.
- Public commentary affecting World Bank operations.
Media Sources May Include:
English Media:
- The Chanzo
- The Citizen
- The Guardian
- Daily News
Kiswahili Media:
- Mwananchi
- Nipashe
- Habari Leo
- Other online Kiswahili platforms
2. AI-Assisted Research and Content Support
The intern will use AI tools, including WBG’s mAI, to support:
- Information research.
- Translation.
- Content summarization.
- Draft preparation.
The intern must ensure:
- Accuracy of information.
- Editorial quality.
- Appropriate communication framing.
3. Social Media Monitoring
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring platforms such as:
- X (Twitter)
- TikTok
- Blogs and other digital platforms.
- Tracking discussions related to:
- World Bank programs.
- Development issues.
- Stakeholder opinions.
- Identifying emerging issues requiring management attention.
- Supporting social media briefs and responses.
- Using AI tools to analyze:
- Sentiment trends.
- Engagement patterns.
- Online conversations.
4. Social Media Strategy Support
The intern will assist with:
- Social media action plans.
- Content calendar management.
- Audience research.
- Feedback analysis.
- Social media performance tracking.
- KPI reporting.
- Monitoring emerging communication trends, including AI-driven content.
5. Results Storytelling
The intern will support development communication activities through:
- Conducting interviews with beneficiaries and stakeholders.
- Writing web stories and success articles.
- Capturing photos and videos.
- Supporting multimedia content creation.
The role may involve travel within Tanzania.
AI tools may support:
- Interview transcription.
- Draft editing.
- Basic photo and video editing.
All content must maintain:
- Accuracy.
- Proper sourcing.
- Authentic beneficiary representation.
- Consent compliance.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education
Applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or be in their final year.
- Have an academic background related to:
- Communications
- Journalism
- Media Studies
- Development Studies
- Social Sciences
- Related fields
Experience
- 0–6 years of relevant professional experience.
Required Skills
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong interest in development work and the World Bank Group mission.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work in multicultural teams.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency in English.
- Knowledge of Kiswahili is highly relevant.
World Bank Group Culture Attributes
Sense of Urgency
Ability to anticipate and respond quickly to stakeholder needs.
Thoughtful Risk-Taking
Ability to challenge existing approaches and develop innovative solutions.
Empowerment and Accountability
Ability to take ownership and deliver results while supporting others.
Important Application Information
- Applicants may apply for a maximum of three positions.
- Applications exceeding this limit will not be considered.
- The World Bank Group encourages qualified candidates from member countries to apply.
- Women, Sub-Saharan African nationals, and Caribbean nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
12 August 2026 (11:59 PM UTC)
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
To apply for this job please visit worldbankgroup.csod.com.