Located in the President’s Office, United Republic of Tanzania, UONGOZI Institute provides training to leaders from Tanzania and beyond, organizes high-level policy forums and dialogues, and carries out research on leadership and sustainable development.
Purpose:
Through its Internship Programme, UONGOZI Institute seeks to engage a recent graduate in the Department of Executive Education. Successful candidate will assist in the day-to-day activities of the Department, including designing, developing and evaluating leadership development programmes and conducting research on areas of leadership development and sustainable development.
Successful Candidate will gain and/or be exposed to:
Contemporary leadership development trends and best practices.
Executive education workshop/event coordination skills.
Monitoring and evaluation of executive education programmes.
Writing and communication skills.
Database management skills.
Different computer software and programmes for performing different tasks.
Record-keeping skills (Government record-keeping and filing system).
Interpersonal skills.
Office practices and procedures.
Duration and Work Schedule:
Initially, the Intern will be provided with a three-month contract. Extension of the contract will be determined by satisfactory performance and/or the Institute’s needs. Some assignments will require travel.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines; Education, Political Science, Human Resource Management, Business Administration and Social Science.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, both in English and Swahili.
Proficiency in MS-Word, Excel and internet search tools.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Volunteer experience is preferred, although not required.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications via recruitment@uongozi.or.tz with the following subject line “Training Intern”. The application should include Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details of three referees and a motivation letter. Early applications are encouraged and will be considered. Candidates who previously applied for this position do not need to reapply.