Internship Opportunity – Research

Position title

Internship Opportunity – Research

Hiring organization

REPOA

Job location

Dodoma, Tanzania

Beginning of employment

As soon as possible

Duration of employment

This position is initially for six months, subject to renewable upon satisfaction by both parties

Working hours

08:00-17:00hrs

Description

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

Responsibilities

Summary of duties and responsibilities:

• 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, proof-reading, and the development of data entry protocols.

• Assist in the training of fieldwork enumerators on data collection methodologies.

• Support Monitoring and Evaluation of field operations.

• Support analysis of data and writing of research reports and policy briefs relevant to the targeted audience.

• Ensure effective logistics before and during implementation of trainings and dissemination events including but not limited to:

  • 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, and

  • ensuring the smooth running of trainings and dissemination events.

• Provide clerical support including but not limited to:

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  • Receiving and directing visitors, letters, invitations, and other organisational communication addressed to and from the office.

  • Mailing and forwarding of letters, emails, and other formal communication.

  • Managing the library at the Dodoma sub office.

• Assist with any other tasks required to support the implementation of REPOA’s strategic plan.

Qualifications

The candidate for this intern position preferably will be a recent good Masters graduate in any of the Social Sciences discipline (economics, development studies, sociology, etc). Some experience in research and data analysis will be an added advantage.

Job benefits

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate consistent with REPOA’s scheme of service.

Mode of application

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply and should send their typed application letter clearly marked “Application for Research Internship” and detailed CV including three referees to the addressee below by 20th May 2026.

Only selected applicants who meet the above requirements will be considered for an interview. Those 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.

*Only selected applicants who meet the above requirements will be considered for an interview. Those who do not hear from REPOA two weeks following the expiry of this advertisement should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Application email

APPLY NOW via email: repoa@repoa.or.tz

Valid through

May 20, 2026