UONGOZI Institute Resource Centre Intern Jobs in Tanzania

UONGOZI Institute Resource Centre Intern Jobs in Tanzania


About us

  • UONGOZI Institute was established in 2010 by the Government of Tanzania to inspire and equip Tanzanian and African leaders to deliver inclusive and sustainable solutions.

  • This is done through the provision of high-quality executive education, facilitation of policy dialogues, action-oriented research and technical assistance for public and private institutions.

  • The Institute’s Resource Centre (RC) is a knowledge hub that offers a rich selection of informational materials on leadership and sustainable development.

  • It is housed in the Institute’s offices in Dodoma and Dar es Salaam with a wider range of users, including leaders, researchers, development practitioners, students and the general public.

  • At the Institute, it plays an important role in the designing and refining of programmes under Executive Education as well as Research and Policy. .

    Why join UONGOZI Institute?

  • The successful candidate will support the coordination of activities of the RC in Dodoma, reporting directly to the Knowledge Management Officer.

  • This role exposes fresh graduates to knowledge and information tools, as well as administrative and marketing tasks.

    It involves:

  • Cataloguing and classifying of publications through computer software.

  • Stock taking and updating of the RC information
    materials.

  • Assisting users with their queries, such as locating relevant resources in electronic and physical formats.

  • Registering new members and updating members’ details in the RC database.

  • Keeping the RC members informed on new literature materials and/or updates.

  • Supporting the collection of content for communication purposes, as well as participating in exhibitions at events by the Institute and/or partners.

  • Overseeing the check-out and check-in processes for all RC materials.

    Duration and Work Schedule

  • The selected Intern will be provided with a three-month contract with the possibility of extension under certain conditions. Some assignments will involve travelling.

    Who Are we looking for?

    • Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science or related field.

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, both in English and Swahili.

    • Customer service skills.

    • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

    • Proficiency in MS-Word, Excel and internet search tools.

    • Volunteer experience is preferred, although not required.

    How to Apply

  • Join our team by submitting an application via recruitment@uongozi.or.tz with the subject line “Resource Centre Intern” by November 29, 2020 at 05:00 PM (EAT).

  • The application should include a motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details of three referees.

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