Executive Associate – Intern Job at TEDI
(Internship) (Dar es Salaam)
Employer: Tanzania Enlightenment Development Innovations (TEDI)
Position: Executive Associate – Intern
Department: Office of the Executive Director
Job Category: Administration and Coordination
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Reports To: Executive Director or delegated supervisor
Contract: Fixed-term internship (duration to be confirmed)
Work Arrangement: Full-time, with occasional local travel or event support as needed
Application Deadline: 21 November 2026
About Tanzania Enlightenment Development Innovations (TEDI)
Tanzania Enlightenment Development Innovations (TEDI) is a youth-led, women-founded non-governmental organisation working with governments, schools, communities and partners to transform education and expand practical skills and opportunities for young people.
Its programmes cover digital learning, foundational skills, youth development and inclusive education across Tanzania.
Position Purpose
TEDI seeks an organised, resourceful and discreet Executive Associate – Intern to provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Office of the Executive Director.
The intern will help manage schedules, correspondence, records, meetings and follow-up actions, allowing leadership to focus on strategic priorities. This is an entry-level learning role, not an executive decision-making or managerial position.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive and Administrative Support
- Coordinate calendars, meeting requests, appointments and reminders.
- Prepare meeting agendas, briefing folders, attendance lists, minutes and action trackers.
- Organise electronic and physical files, correspondence, contact lists and office records.
- Draft routine letters, emails, notes and internal communications.
- Assist with printing, scanning, document formatting and data entry.
2. Coordination and Follow-up
- Track decisions, deadlines, commitments and action points from leadership meetings.
- Follow up with internal teams on assigned updates, documents and outstanding actions.
- Prepare weekly priorities, status summaries and briefing notes.
- Coordinate information requests between the Executive Director's Office and other departments.
3. Meetings, Events and Logistics
- Assist with scheduling meetings and confirming attendance.
- Support travel planning, itineraries, bookings and meeting documentation.
- Assist with workshops, stakeholder visits and organisational events.
- Maintain accurate records of receipts and supporting documents for approved administrative expenses.
4. Communication and Stakeholder Support
- Maintain professional communication with staff, partners, visitors and external contacts.
- Help maintain stakeholder contact databases.
- Prepare acknowledgements, invitations and follow-up correspondence.
- Support the preparation of presentations, meeting briefs and background research.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should review the complete job description and application requirements on the organisation's website.
Submit the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- One-page cover letter.
Application Email: careers@tedi.or.tz
Official Website: https://www.tedi.or.tz
Application Deadline: 21 November 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
