Marketing and Communications Intern
British Council
Marketing and Communications Intern
Company and benefits
Job ID: 47654
Posted At: 01/13/2026
Role Profile
Intern – Marketing and Communications for British Council Tanzania
- Strongly encouraging applicants from underrepresented and marginalised communities
- Based in Dar es Salaam
Role Information
- Role type: Internship
- Pay band: N/A
- Duration: 6 months
Role purpose
The British Council is offering a valuable experiential learning opportunity for highly motivated individuals to transition into the workforce through its inclusive internship programme. The British Council holds Disability Confident Employer status and is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining individuals with disabilities, ensuring we benefit from their unique skills and talents.
Role context
This internship is designed to support interns from marginalised backgrounds by providing them with essential skills and experiences to secure gainful employment and facilitate their upward social mobility. This initiative is a key part of the British Council’s commitment to social value.
Main Accountabilities
We are seeking a Marketing and Communications Intern to support the British Council Tanzania team in promoting their profile, events, products, and services to both internal and external audiences and stakeholders. This internship will provide the postholder with a unique insight into all operational and programme areas, as well as an understanding of working with diverse audience and stakeholder groups in local, regional, and international contexts.
The role will include:
Asset Development and Planning:
- Attend programme team meetings in Tanzania to understand priorities and identify upcoming events and promotional opportunities for products/services.
- Audit existing asset libraries and develop a calendar of events to track all activity.
- Develop compelling copy and visual assets, including social media content (posts), impact stories from programme activities, and summary documents for stakeholder engagement.
Social Media and Website:
- Maintain social media activity, including creating, uploading, and sharing proposed content with designated Marketing Managers.
- Liaise with the hub team for posting via the content tool (Airtable).
- Track social media campaigns (where relevant) and compile engagement analytics.
- Support relevant digital campaigns in both countries, identifying opportunities to highlight impact stories, case studies, and spotlight existing and new materials.
Event Support:
- Assist in planning and promoting online and in-person events, such as webinars and stakeholder engagement events for our work in Arts, Education, and Exams.
- Prepare event materials as required, such as flyers and name badges.
- Support with logistics and event delivery as needed.
Market Research:
- Conduct basic research on competitors.
- Compile a stakeholder list, categorising VIP and sector contacts.
Administrative and Coordination Tasks:
- Maintain marketing databases, including mailing lists and media contacts.
- Update reports, calendars, and content publication schedules.
- Support the coordination of internal communications within the team.
- Coordinate between the British Council Tanzania team, the British Council Regional Marcomms team, and external outlets.
Brand and Reputation Monitoring:
- Track media mentions, press coverage, and online sentiment about the organisation.
Collaboration and Learning:
- Liaise with other departments to gather information for campaigns and projects.
- Identify opportunities for internal promotion and showcasing.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for new campaigns.
- Stay up-to-date with best practices in digital marketing and communications.
Learning and Development Opportunities for the Intern
Through this role, you will develop and grow practical experience in:
- Copywriting, content creation, and digital campaigns.
- Brand management and supporting Marcomms strategy and campaign design/delivery at local, national, and international levels with diverse audiences.
- Prioritisation and time management.
- Intercultural insight and knowledge, working with different country and regional audiences and their specific needs.
- Understanding of a global organisation and its ways of working, including frameworks and policies that guide best practice.
- Networking and stakeholder engagement, contributing to the ambition of Programme and Country leadership teams.
Condition of Employment
Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country
Candidates are expected to have researched their right to live and work in the country where the role is based. Given that our offices have different legal statuses depending on the work we do in those countries, we recommend contacting HR in-country for additional information on the likelihood of securing a visa. The British Council will only provide support at its discretion, so please check first whether visa support is offered.
Language Requirements
- English
- Swahili
Additional Job Requirements
- Occasional evening work to support events.
Person Specification
Qualifications
| Minimum/Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Must be a new/recent entrant to the workforce (within the last 2 years) | Evidence of being socio-economically disadvantaged |
| Interest in arts, education, skills, and/or youth empowerment | Have an interest in different marketing techniques in digital media and social media marketing |
| Commitment to learning |
Role Specific Knowledge and Experience
| Minimum/Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| 1. Proficiency in English Language (written and spoken) | |
| 2. Familiarity with content creation and social media platforms | |
| 3. Ability to work well with diverse groups of people | |
| 4. Resourcefulness and attention to detail | |
| 5. Constructive and results-driven approach to work | |
| 6. Ability to organise, coordinate, and handle multiple tasks | Strong motivation to make a difference |
| Evidence of being adaptable, able to quickly build understanding in new areas |
Role Specific Skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage self, work independently, and as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Computer and Digital skills - using email, social media platforms, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- High degree of professionalism and integrity.
British Council Core Skills
- Communicating and Influencing (Level 1)
- Planning and Organising (Level 1)
- Using Technology (Level 1)
British Council Values and Behaviours
British Council values and behaviours are applicable across our organisation, in all roles and at all levels. They are important because they define what we stand for at the British Council and help us to deliver our strategy. We use them to guide our decision-making, as well as how we treat one another and the people we work with. These will be assessed during the selection process. Our values are: Open and Committed; Expert and Inclusive; Optimistic and Bold. The behaviours for each value pair can be found on our Intranet SharePoint site for internal staff and at our Careers portal for external applicants.
Deadline for applications: 23 January 2026