Women in Recycling Foundation (WORF) Communication Internship 2026
Job Description
Applications are open for the Women in Recycling Foundation (WORF) Communication Internship 2026.
The six-month paid internship is for individuals seeking practical experience in strategic communication, digital media, content creation, social media management, environmental communication and advocacy.
The intern will support communication activities connected to recycling, sustainable waste management, women’s empowerment, environmental awareness and the circular economy.
About Women In Recycling Foundation (WORF)
Women in Recycling Foundation (WORF) is a Tanzania-based non-governmental organisation focused on empowering women, girls and youth through sustainable waste management, recycling and circular economy initiatives.
WORF works at the intersection of environmental conservation and economic empowerment. Its programmes address unemployment, poverty, gender inequality and environmental degradation by turning waste management and recycling into economic opportunities, particularly for women, young people and marginalised communities in Tanzania.
The organisation’s public contact location is Sinza Kumekucha, near KKKT Lutheran Church, Ubungo Ward-District, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania.
About The Women In Recycling Foundation (WORF) Communication Internship 2026
The internship provides practical workplace experience in communication for environmental and community-focused programmes. The intern will help document WORF’s work and communicate its activities, messages and impact through visual content, video, social media, newsletters and other digital channels.
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Employment type: Paid internship
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Duration: Six months
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Duty station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Focus areas: Strategic communication, digital engagement, content creation, environmental communication and advocacy
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Programme context: Recycling, sustainable waste management and the circular economy
The position is connected to WORF’s work with women, girls, youth and marginalised communities. Communication produced through the internship will support public awareness and engagement around environmental issues, recycling initiatives, women’s empowerment and the economic value of the circular economy.
Available Role
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Communication Officer Intern
The Communication Officer Intern will support the creation, coordination and distribution of communication materials. The role covers both creative production and the day-to-day communication of WORF’s environmental and community programmes.
Responsibilities
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Design graphics using Canva and Adobe tools.
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Edit videos and create digital content for communication and engagement purposes.
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Manage WORF’s social media platforms.
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Create and send newsletters.
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Support strategic communication activities.
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Contribute to digital engagement with audiences and communities.
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Support environmental communication and advocacy activities.
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Document and communicate WORF’s work in recycling and sustainable waste management.
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Develop communication materials related to women’s empowerment and environmental awareness.
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Communicate activities and messages linked to the circular economy.
Skills And Development Areas
The internship brings together several communication functions, allowing the intern to gain practical exposure across content production, digital publishing and advocacy communication. The work will be connected to actual organisational activities in recycling and sustainable waste management.
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Strategic communication planning and support
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Graphic design for digital communication
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Video editing and multimedia content production
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Social media management
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Digital audience engagement
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Newsletter preparation and distribution
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Environmental communication and advocacy
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Communication for recycling and sustainable waste management initiatives
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Public communication on the circular economy
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Communication related to women’s empowerment and environmental awareness
Eligibility And Requirements
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Applicants must submit an updated CV.
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Applicants must submit a cover letter.
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Applicants should be prepared to undertake a six-month internship based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Applicants should be prepared to support communication work related to recycling, sustainable waste management, environmental awareness and the circular economy.
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Applicants should be able to contribute to relevant communication activities, including graphic design, video editing, digital content creation, social media management or newsletter production.
Benefits And Practical Experience
The internship is paid and runs for six months. It provides practical experience in communication for an organisation working on environmental conservation, sustainable waste management, recycling and economic empowerment.
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Paid internship engagement
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Practical experience in strategic and environmental communication
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Exposure to digital media, graphic design, video editing and content creation
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Experience managing social media and producing newsletters
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Participation in communication and advocacy linked to the circular economy
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Work connected to women’s empowerment, environmental awareness and sustainable waste management
Application Information
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Deadline: October 2, 2026
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Required documents: Updated CV and cover letter
Application deadline: 1 October 2026
Requirements
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Applicants must submit an updated CV.
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Applicants must submit a cover letter.
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Applicants should be prepared to undertake a six-month internship based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Applicants should be prepared to support communication work related to recycling, sustainable waste management, environmental awareness and the circular economy.
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Applicants should be able to contribute to relevant communication activities, including graphic design, video editing, digital content creation, social media management or newsletter production.
Benefits And Practical Experience
The internship is paid and runs for six months. It provides practical experience in communication for an organisation working on environmental conservation, sustainable waste management, recycling and economic empowerment.
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Paid internship engagement
-
Practical experience in strategic and environmental communication
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Exposure to digital media, graphic design, video editing and content creation
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Experience managing social media and producing newsletters
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Participation in communication and advocacy linked to the circular economy
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Work connected to women’s empowerment, environmental awareness and sustainable waste management
Application Information
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Deadline: October 2, 2026
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Required documents: Updated CV and cover letter
Application deadline: 1 October 2026