Internship Opportunity – Research

Position Details

Item	Description
Position Title	Internship Opportunity – Research
Hiring Organization
Job Location	Dodoma
Beginning of Employment	As soon as possible
Duration of Employment	Initially for six months, renewable upon satisfaction by both parties
Working Hours	08:00 – 17:00 hrs
Date Posted	May 6, 2026
Valid Through	May 20, 2026

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Job Description

The Intern is expected to support REPOA’s policy research programme, training activities, and administrative duties as part of a multidisciplinary team implementing REPOA’s current strategic plan.

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Key Responsibilities

Research and Technical Support

• Provide technical inputs and support to researchers.
• Assist researchers in the development of concept notes as well as research and training proposals for various research projects related to the strategic plan.
• Support the development of research instruments including translation, proofreading, and development of data entry protocols.
• Assist in the training of fieldwork enumerators on data collection methodologies.
• Support Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of field operations.
• Support analysis of data and writing of research reports and policy briefs relevant to the targeted audience.

Training and Event Coordination

• Ensure effective logistics before and during implementation of trainings and dissemination events including:
  • Liaison with participants and third-party service vendors
  • Administrative preparation of training and dissemination materials under the guidance of researchers
  • Supporting researchers and trainers with formatting and branding of materials
  • Ensuring smooth running of trainings and dissemination events

Administrative and Clerical Support

• Receiving and directing visitors, letters, invitations, and other organisational communication addressed to and from the office.
• Mailing and forwarding letters, emails, and other formal communication.
• Managing the library at the Dodoma sub-office.
• Assisting with any other tasks required to support implementation of REPOA’s strategic plan.

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Qualifications

The candidate for this internship position should preferably:

• Be a recent good Master’s graduate in Social Sciences disciplines such as:
  • Economics
  • Development Studies
  • Sociology
  • Or related fields
• Have experience in research and data analysis (added advantage)

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Job Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package consistent with REPOA’s scheme of service.

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Mode of Application

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply and should send:

• A typed application letter clearly marked:
  “Application for Research Internship”
• A detailed CV including three referees

Send Applications To:repoa@repoa.or.tz

Application Deadline:

20th May 2026

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Important Notes

• Only selected applicants who meet the above requirements will be considered for an interview.
• Applicants who do not hear from REPOA two weeks after the expiry date should consider themselves unsuccessful.
• REPOA is an equal opportunity employer.
• Women are encouraged to apply.