Program Intern – Westerwelle Startup Haus Arusha (WSHA)

Organization: Westerwelle Startup Haus Arusha (WSHA)
Position: Program Intern
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Reports To: Program Manager
Employment Type: Internship
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

About Westerwelle Startup Haus Arusha

Westerwelle Startup Haus Arusha (WSHA) is a startup hub dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening Tanzania’s innovation ecosystem. The hub provides:

• Co-working spaces
• Business incubation programmes
• Startup acceleration programmes
• Networking and ecosystem events

WSHA is part of the Westerwelle Foundation, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, which operates startup hubs in:

• Tanzania
• Rwanda
• Kenya
• Tunisia

The foundation supports entrepreneurs through programmes focused on business ideation, proof of concept, and international acceleration.

Job Summary

WSHA is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Program Intern to support programme monitoring, data collection, reporting, and documentation activities. The intern will work closely with the Program Manager and programme teams while gaining practical experience in programme management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and the startup ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Participant Data Collection

• Engage directly with programme participants through:
  • Phone calls
  • Surveys
  • Interviews
  • Field visits
• Collect programme monitoring data, including:
  • Attendance records
  • Participation tracking
  • Baseline assessments
  • Endline assessments
  • Pre- and post-training evaluations

Data Management & Reporting

• Compile, clean, and organize programme data.
• Monitor programme indicators against targets.
• Prepare data inputs for:
  • Internal reports
  • Quarterly reports
  • Annual reports
  • Donor reports
• Assist in creating simple dashboards and data visualizations.

Data Entry & Quality Assurance

• Enter programme data accurately into WSHA information systems.
• Maintain complete, organized, and up-to-date records.
• Perform routine data quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Document:
  • Success stories
  • Lessons learned
  • Best practices
• Maintain programme documentation and historical impact records.

General Programme Support

• Support day-to-day programme implementation.
• Coordinate with implementing partners on reporting requirements.
• Assist with logistics for monitoring visits and data collection activities.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A recent bachelor’s degree in:
  • Business
  • Project Management
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Or a related field.

Experience & Skills

• Strong interest in:
  • Data management
  • Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
  • Programme support
• Previous coursework or volunteer experience in M&E or data entry is an advantage but not required.
• Basic proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude)
• Familiarity with Airtable or Google Sheets is an added advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence interacting with programme participants.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Comfortable travelling to programme sites when required.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Reliable and well organized.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Passion for entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation.
• Strong commitment to supporting the growth of entrepreneurs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume (CV) through the official Westerwelle Startup Haus Arusha application link and complete all required application questions.

Important: Applicants are advised to answer the application questions using their own original work. The organization uses internal AI detection tools during the recruitment process and values authentic, personal responses.

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

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