Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI) - Internship Opportunity

In reply please quote: Ref. No. BC.65/284/01D/126

Re: Invitation to apply for internship opportunities for 2026/2027

The Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI) invites applications from qualified and motivated Tanzanian graduates to fill various internship positions for the 2026/2027 financial year. This internship programme is specifically designed to provide young graduates with practical workplace experience, professional mentorship, and opportunities to enhance their skills and competencies.

7. Public Relations Officer II (1 post)

7.1 Duties and Responsibilities

• To collect and compile news for the Institute’s newsletter;

• To collect and compile information to assist in the preparation of annual reports, booklets, speeches, prospectuses, etc.;

• To ensure proper recording and filing of press cuttings for public relations purposes and responses;

• To assist in facilitating conferences, seminars, ceremonies, and the production of radio and television programmes;

• To deal with customer inquiries relating to the quality and availability of services;

• To supervise the production and distribution of calendars, diaries, greeting cards and posters;

• To report public criticisms and complaints to the immediate supervisor;

• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

7.2 Qualification

Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Business Communication, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

General Conditions / Guidelines

• (i) Nationality
  All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania.

• (ii) Age Limit
  Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age at the time of application.

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• (iii) Application Completeness
  Applicants must attach a signed application letter indicating the internship position applied for, together with their recent passport size photograph and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing reliable contact details, including postal address, email address, and telephone number(s).

• (iv) Academic Documentation
  All applicants must attach certified copies of their academic certificates, academic transcripts, Form IV/Form VI certificates, and birth certificate.

• (v) Result Slips/Transcripts
  Result slips, testimonials, and partial transcripts will NOT be accepted.

• (vi) Foreign Certificates
  Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must ensure that their certificates are verified and evaluated by the relevant authorities (TCU or NECTA, as applicable).

N.B.: This is an internship placement programme aimed at skills enhancement. Therefore, no permanent employment is guaranteed upon completion of the internship period.

Mode of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their signed application letters together with all required documents combined into one PDF file via email to: info@dmi.ac.tz

The application letter should be addressed to:

Rector
Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI)
P.O. Box 6727
11101 DAR ES SALAAM.

Application Timeline

Applications will be accepted from 5th to 16th October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Issued by Rector DMI

Address: 19 Sokoine Drive, P.O. Box 6727, Dar es Salaam
Tel/fax: +255222126 988
E-mail: info@dmi.ac.tz
Website: www.dmi.ac.tz

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