Are you passionate about community development, financial inclusion, and grassroots empowerment? Kazi Startfunding Tanzania is opening its doors to young, motivated graduates who want to gain hands-on experience in the non-profit sector. This is your chance to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in local communities,, Kazi Startfunding Internship September 2025.
About Kazi Startfunding Tanzania
Kazi Startfunding is a community-based NGO dedicated to empowering grassroots communities in Tanzania through innovative economic empowerment programs. The organization works with local entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and small-scale businesses by providing:
- Free-interest community loans
- Cooperative strengthening and mentorship
- Capacity building and vocational training
- Financial literacy and business development support
With a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and community ownership, Kazi Startfunding continues to drive sustainable change in underserved areas.
Internship Position – September 2025
Position Title: Intern – Kazi Startfunding (1 Post)
Location: Ifakara Town Council, Morogoro
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Application Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 17:00 hrs (EAT)
This internship is ideal for fresh graduates who want to gain valuable exposure in non-profit operations, grassroots project management, and inclusive financing.
Key Responsibilities
The selected intern will work directly with the Program Coordinator and take part in community outreach, financial documentation, and project monitoring. Specific duties include:
- Identifying eligible loan applicants and evaluating project/business proposals.
- Supporting the loan application and repayment tracking process.
- Conducting outreach to engage new beneficiaries and cooperatives.
- Maintaining accurate financial records, receipts, and expenditure reports.
- Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports.
- Monitoring funded projects and providing technical guidance.
- Collecting success stories and documenting impact.
- Supporting training sessions in financial literacy and cooperative management.
- Representing the organization in community events and stakeholder forums.
- Assisting with administrative duties such as meeting minutes and field reports.
Qualifications and Skills
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Rural Development, Development Planning, Finance & Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Professionalism, integrity, and strong ethical values.
- Fluency in both English and Swahili is an added advantage.
Benefits
This is an unpaid internship, but successful applicants will receive:
- A monthly living allowance to support basic needs.
- Fieldwork exposure and mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Hands-on experience in project management and community development.
- Opportunities to build networks within Tanzania’s NGO sector.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kazi Startfunding Tanzania embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, or background.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send: A cover letter, An updated CV with contact details (email and phone), Copies of academic and professional certificates, to: kazistartfundingtz@gmail.com, Applications should be addressed to: The Chairman, Kazi Startfunding Tanzania, P.O. Box 210, Ifakara, Morogoro, Application Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025, by 17:00 hrs (EAT). Subject line of the email must read: Intern – Kazi Startfunding. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
