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Internship Overview
This internship sits within UNICEF Tanzania’s Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Section, which works with the Government and partners to strengthen evidence-based programming across sectors such as health, nutrition, WASH, education, child protection, and emergency response.
With Tanzania experiencing rapid growth in digital connectivity—more than 30 million mobile phone users and increasing use of platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook—online spaces have become major channels where people exchange information, form opinions, and influence behaviour. UNICEF therefore uses social and community listening tools to monitor public sentiment, detect misinformation, and better understand community perspectives.
The internship will support these efforts by helping generate insights from digital platforms and community feedback systems, ensuring UNICEF programmes remain relevant and responsive.
Purpose of the Internship
The selected interns will assist the SBC team in collecting, analysing, and translating data from digital platforms and surveys into practical insights that can inform communication strategies and programmatic decisions. They will work under the supervision of the Social and Community Listening Analyst and gain hands-on experience using analytical tools and social listening systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Social and Community Listening (40%)
Interns will:
- Monitor conversations across social media, digital platforms, and community feedback channels.
- Identify emerging narratives, misinformation trends, and public concerns affecting children and youth.
- Support the development of weekly and thematic social listening reports.
- Map digital influencers, communities, and engagement patterns relevant to UNICEF programmes.
2. Data Analysis and Insights Generation (30%)
Tasks will include:
- Cleaning and organizing quantitative and qualitative datasets.
- Identifying trends, sentiment patterns, and demographic insights.
- Creating visual outputs such as dashboards, charts, and tables.
- Triangulating digital insights with programme and community feedback data.
3. Survey Design and Management (20%)
Interns will also assist with:
- Developing digital survey tools using Kobo Toolbox or ODK.
- Testing questionnaires, validating data logic, and ensuring translation accuracy.
- Monitoring ongoing surveys and maintaining data quality.
- Preparing brief analytical summaries from survey findings.
4. Documentation and Knowledge Management (10%)
Additional duties include:
- Supporting the preparation of presentations, reports, and briefs.
- Organizing analytical resources within the SBC knowledge management system.
- Collaborating with programme teams in areas such as Health, Nutrition, WASH, and Youth Engagement.
Expected Deliverables
During the internship period, interns are expected to contribute to:
- Regular social listening insight summaries.
- At least two analytical briefs on issues such as misinformation trends or youth engagement online.
- Clean, well-structured datasets from surveys and digital monitoring systems.
- A fully tested survey tool developed through Kobo or ODK platforms.
- A final internship report summarizing achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations.
Learning and Development Opportunities
This internship provides exposure to:
- UNICEF’s Social and Behaviour Change and Risk Communication systems.
- Social listening methodologies across digital and community platforms.
- Digital analytics and data visualization techniques.
- Survey development using Kobo Toolbox, ODK, and RapidPro.
- Evidence-based behaviour change strategies used in humanitarian and development contexts.
Interns will receive mentorship, participate in internal learning sessions, and collaborate with programme teams across UNICEF Tanzania.
Qualifications and Skills
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Education
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within the past two years) from a university programme in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Social Sciences, Communications, ICT, or a related field.
Experience and Skills
- Basic knowledge of data analysis tools such as Excel or Google Sheets.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital analytics.
- Experience with Talkwalker, IHEARU, Kobo Toolbox, or ODK is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
- Fluency in English is required; Swahili is considered an advantage.
Administrative Information
- Number of Positions: 2 interns
- Work Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week (part-time).
- Stipend: A monthly stipend will be provided through the University of Dar es Salaam.
- Interns must provide their own laptop and maintain professional conduct in line with UNICEF’s Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding policies.
- Proof of medical insurance is required, and interns are responsible for arranging any necessary visa documentation.
Supervision and Performance Review
Interns will be supervised by the Social and Community Listening Analyst within the SBC Section. Performance reviews will be conducted at the mid-point and end of the internship based on agreed deliverables and contributions.
Application Details
- Job Title: Internship – Social & Community Listening and Data (2 Positions)
- Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Organization: UNICEF
- Contract Type: Internship (Part-time)
- Job Number: 590708
- Application Deadline: 15 March 2026
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official UNICEF careers portal before the deadline. This internship offers a valuable opportunity for students and young professionals to gain practical experience in digital data analysis, social listening, and behaviour change programming, while contributing to initiatives that support the wellbeing and rights of children across Tanzania.
