Communications Intern at World Bank Tanzania

Job Details

• Job Number: req37682
• Organization: World Bank
• Grade: T3
• Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
• Hiring Manager: Nicole Frost
• Required Language: English
• Closing Date: 12 August 2026 (11:59 PM UTC)

Description

WBG Pioneers, the World Bank Group’s Internship Program, offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high-impact learning experience at the heart of global development. Participants gain hands-on experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, contribute fresh perspectives and innovation, and develop professional skills while supporting the World Bank Group’s mission.

For over 50 years, the World Bank Group has supported the United Republic of Tanzania's development programs and projects by providing resources in financing, technical assistance, and analytical services. This is consistent with the World Bank Group's mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

As of April 2026, the World Bank is providing $9.0 billion to Tanzania, financing 34 operations in support of job creation by boosting human capital, stimulating private sector growth, and enhancing resilience to shocks. The portfolio combines Investment Project Financing for physical and social infrastructure, Development Policy Financing supporting policy reform and institutional actions, and Program-for-Results financing supporting program design and implementation with emphasis on strengthening institutions, systems, and building capacity.

In FY25, IFC commitments reached $360 million, and the FY26–27 investment pipeline stands at $864 million, with an outstanding portfolio of $307 million. IFC is diversifying into agribusiness, light manufacturing, and tourism, which are key enablers of job creation. IFC also manages a $13.2 million advisory portfolio focused on gender inclusion, digital financial services, agribusiness, financial management, and affordable housing. IFC's work focuses on strengthening agricultural value chains, improving financial access for SMEs, and advancing power and telecom infrastructure.

Effective communication is central to the World Bank Group's engagement in Tanzania. It supports transparency around the Bank's development program, builds public understanding of ongoing operations, and strengthens the institution's relationships with government counterparts, the media, civil society, and the public. Timely media and social media monitoring also plays a critical role in identifying emerging issues early and helping the Country Office anticipate and manage reputational risk to the World Bank Group and its operations in Tanzania.

To support this work, the World Bank Country Office in Tanzania is seeking a Communications Intern to join its External Affairs team. The intern will support media monitoring, social media management, and broader communications activities that help the Country Office effectively convey the results and impact of its programs in Tanzania.

The intern will report to the Senior External Affairs Officer in Tanzania. The anticipated duration of the internship is five months, part-time.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Media Monitoring (English and Kiswahili)

The intern will monitor local and online media daily to produce a single, two-part daily media monitoring report for the Tanzania World Bank Country Team. The report will consist of:

• An English media digest.
• A Kiswahili press summary.

The report must be shared electronically by 10:30 a.m. every weekday.

Both sections should capture:

• Significant developments across all sectors financed by the World Bank Group in Tanzania.
• News relating to the World Bank's work in Tanzania, including projects, events, and commentary.
• Other important national developments, including those of political significance.

The intern is expected to exercise sound judgment in determining what qualifies as significant.

English Media Digest

The intern will prepare a verbatim compilation of relevant English-language print, online, social media, and broadcast (TV and radio) stories on Tanzania.

Primary sources include:

• The Chanzo
• The Citizen
• The Guardian
• Daily News

The digest should also include relevant international coverage identified through internet searches.

Each story must include its source by providing the link and/or outlet name.

Kiswahili Press Summary

The intern will prepare a summary translated into English of relevant Kiswahili-language stories from newspapers, online platforms, and broadcast outlets where available online.

The summary should:

• Not exceed three pages.
• Include the source for every story.

Primary Kiswahili sources include:

• Mwananchi
• Nipashe
• Habari Leo
• Other prominent online Kiswahili platforms.

2. AI-Assisted Media Monitoring

The intern is expected to use available AI tools, including the World Bank Group's mAI, to support:

• Search.
• Translation.
• Summarization of Kiswahili content.
• Accelerating first-pass drafting of the daily report.

The intern remains responsible for editorial judgment, quality control, and final decisions regarding content inclusion and framing.

3. Social Media Monitoring and Content Support

The intern will:

• Monitor social media platforms daily.
• Identify coverage and commentary relevant to the World Bank Group's work and programs in Tanzania.
• Track posts on:
  • Twitter (X)
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Other relevant platforms
  • Relevant blogs
• Flag updates requiring Management attention.
• Use AI-assisted tools where appropriate to:
  • Monitor volume and sentiment trends.
  • Draft initial responses.
  • Prepare briefing notes for review.
  • Enable faster turnaround on time-sensitive issues.

4. Social Media Strategy and Planning Support

The intern will:

• Help translate the Country Office's social media objectives into an action plan aligned with the World Bank Social Media Guidelines.
• Maintain the content calendar.
• Support audience research.
• Support feedback analysis.
• Track emerging trends, including AI-driven content relevant to public communications.
• Help monitor social media metrics.
• Support KPI development.
• Contribute to performance reporting.
• Use analytics and AI tools to generate insights efficiently.

5. Results Storytelling

The intern will periodically support multimedia documentation of results from World Bank Group-supported operations in Tanzania.

Responsibilities include:

• Travelling within Tanzania.
• Conducting interviews with beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Writing web features.
• Capturing photographs.
• Recording videos to accompany stories.
• Using AI-assisted tools for:
  • Interview transcription.
  • First-draft editing.
  • Light photo and video editing.
• Ensuring all published content is:
  • Fact-checked.
  • Properly sourced.
  • Reflective of authentic beneficiary voices.
  • Published with appropriate consent.

Selection Criteria

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, an undergraduate program.
• Candidates must have 0–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Academic background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description.
• Demonstrated interest in development work and the World Bank Group's mission.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English.
• Additional languages may be required depending on the role.

Application Note

Please limit your applications to a maximum of three positions. Applications exceeding this limit will not be considered.

WBG Culture Attributes

1. Sense of urgency
   • Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking
   • Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability
   • Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.