Twende Social Innovation Center
Job Details
Seniority Level
Internship
Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Education Management
- Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Employment Type
Internship
Job Functions
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Writing/Editing
About us
We empower people to design and make their own technologies to solve community challenges. We believe collaborating with students and community members in Tanzania to identify their challenges and design & create their own solutions to their problems will contribute to a world with improved access to technologies that improve people’s lives, a stronger local economy, and a nation of innovators and problem-solvers. Many of the technologies that make their way here are designed and manufactured abroad, leaving Tanzanians unable to repair their devices, especially when materials are not locally available. They are developed without a rich understanding of local needs and resources, often making them irrelevant or impractical. For example, any technology that requires electricity is useless for the 80+% of Tanzanian villagers who do not have access to or cannot afford electricity. are too expensive for the average Tanzanian. This leads to technologies that do not address the real needs here. Hence, we teach people how to create technologies that address their own needs and utilize the locally available materials which are inexpensive, affordable and are able to be repaired locally. They are designed with (not just for) communities & partners. And we make some of our own as well.Duties & Responsibilities
- Undertaking media monitoring on Twende related issues, including in creating an updated media and partners contact list
- Assist with updating and maintaining Twende’s social media presence, including scheduling updates
- Assist in planning, writing and managing monthly newsletter
- Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories
- Assist with the design of flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for major events hosted by Twende
- Assist with updating the Twende website when needed
- General administrative tasks
Competencies
To be considered for the position, individuals are required to meet the following criteria:
- An organized and systematic approach to his/her work.
- Ability to quickly read and summarize text.
- Ability to multitask and work under minimum supervision.
- Ability to effectively plan and coordinate activities.
- Knowledge of standard software packages, including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, etc.; (Experience using Adobe Suite for design purposes, specifically Photoshop and InDesign, in addition to other Adobe applications is an added advantage)
- Ability to work under tight deadlines;
- Excellent graphic design skills
- Ability and willingness to work in a multicultural environment.
- Willingness to learn from others and work well in a team environment.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); in the fields of Knowledge Management, Information Management, Communications, or any other field in the social sciences;
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Skills:
- Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
- Computer literate in standard software applications, e.g. Microsoft Offices, Web Browsers, etc.
- Ability to use social media applications, e.g. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Canva, Hootsuite
- Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in the work of Twende.
- Demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views
Conditions:
- The intern will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), accommodation, etc.
- The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan.
- Twende accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
- Interns are expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for education programmes
