Research and Marketing Intern

We are seeking a motivated and curious Research and Marketing Intern to support research, market intelligence, digital marketing, content development, and audience engagement activities.

The intern will contribute to understanding professionals, students, employers, and lifelong learners, while helping ONFIVE increase awareness and engagement around opportunities for field attachment, internships, volunteering, employment, and professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants practical experience in market research, digital marketing, communications, content creation, and business growth within a lifelong-learning initiative.

As a Research and Marketing Intern, you will work closely with the Research, Marketing & Growth team to collect and analyze information about target audiences, market trends, competitors, employers, learning and career needs, and emerging opportunities.

You will also assist with marketing campaigns, social media content, website content, audience engagement, and partnership research.

The ideal candidate is analytical, creative, organized, digitally capable, and eager to learn. You should be comfortable conducting online research, preparing reports, creating simple marketing content, and communicating with different audiences.

The role provides an opportunity to develop practical skills while contributing to an initiative focused on lifelong learning and professional growth in Tanzania and the wider East African region.

Research & Market Intelligence

• Conduct market and audience research related to lifelong learning, careers, internships, employment, and professional development.
• Research industry trends, competitors, organizations, employers, and potential partners.
• Collect information through online research, surveys, interviews, and other appropriate methods.
• Organize research findings and prepare summaries, reports, and presentations.
• Identify emerging needs and opportunities among students, graduates, professionals, employers, and institutions.
• Support the development and maintenance of research databases and market intelligence records.

Marketing & Communications

• Assist in developing and implementing digital marketing activities.
• Support social media planning, content creation, scheduling, and community engagement.
• Create and edit marketing materials such as social media posts, articles, newsletters, presentations, and promotional messages.
• Support campaigns designed to increase awareness, registrations, engagement, and participation.
• Monitor marketing activities and help track performance and audience response.
• Research relevant keywords, topics, and content opportunities to support online visibility and SEO.

Content & Audience Development

• Research and develop useful content around career development, lifelong learning, employability, internships, professional skills, and workplace growth.
• Help identify topics that are relevant to Tanzanian and East African professionals and jobseekers.
• Assist with maintaining consistent messaging across digital channels.
• Monitor audience feedback and identify opportunities to improve communication and engagement.

Partnerships & Growth

• Research potential employers, institutions, professional organizations, training providers, and strategic partners.
• Assist in preparing partnership research and outreach materials.
• Support activities aimed at growing ONFIVE's professional and organizational network.
• Maintain organized records of potential partners, contacts, and outreach activities.

Reporting & Administration

• Maintain accurate records of research and marketing activities.
• Prepare weekly or monthly activity and performance reports.
• Support presentations and internal meetings when required.
• Perform other research, marketing, and growth-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Economics, Research, Public Relations, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong interest in research, marketing, communications, digital platforms, and professional development.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to conduct effective online research and organize information.
• Basic understanding of social media and digital marketing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team.
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and take initiative.

The following would be an advantage

• Basic knowledge of SEO and digital marketing analytics.
• Experience managing social media pages or creating digital content.
• Experience using Canva or similar design tools.
• Basic knowledge of market research methods, surveys, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Search Console, Meta Business Suite, or similar tools.
• Experience writing articles, reports, blogs, or marketing copy.