Community Moderation and Platform Stewardship Intern

Community Moderation and Platform Stewardship Intern at Jamii Africa – Apply by 14 August 2026

Jamii Africa is inviting applications from recent diploma and degree graduates for the position of Community Moderation and Platform Stewardship Intern in Dar es Salaam. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in online community management, digital platform stewardship, community guidelines, and creating safe and constructive online spaces.

The successful intern will help manage daily discussions across Jamii Africa’s digital platforms, ensure users follow established community guidelines, and handle issues according to escalation procedures. The role is suitable for candidates interested in communications, civic technology, online communities, social impact, and digital engagement.

About the Role

The Community Moderation and Platform Stewardship Intern will support the day-to-day management of digital community spaces. The intern will monitor discussions, apply community guidelines consistently, and help maintain an environment where users can participate in safe, inclusive, and constructive conversations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are important for this position because the role involves interacting with online community members and responding appropriately to different situations. Fluency in both English and Swahili is also required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily community discussions across Jamii Africa’s digital platforms.

• Monitor community interactions and discussions.

• Enforce established community guidelines.

• Follow appropriate escalation procedures when issues require further attention.

• Promote safe and inclusive online conversations.

• Encourage constructive participation within the community.

• Support the maintenance of a positive digital community environment.

• Communicate appropriately with community members.

• Contribute to platform stewardship and community engagement activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A recent Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Communications

  • Political Science

  • Development Studies

  • Sociology

  • Statistics

  • Data Science

  • Graphic Design

  • Project Management

  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

  • Or a related field.

• Passion for online community engagement.

• Interest in civic technology.

• Interest in social impact.

• Excellent written communication skills.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Fluency in both English and Swahili.

• Interest in digital platforms and online communities.

• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with different users.

Job Details

• Job Title: Community Moderation and Platform Stewardship Intern

• Employer: Jamii Africa

• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• Employment Type: Internship

• Salary: Negotiable

• Deadline: 14 August 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated CV and cover letter by email to:

Email subject: Internship – Community Moderation & Platform Stewardship

Applicants should ensure their CV and cover letter demonstrate relevant communication skills, digital or community engagement experience, and their interest in civic technology and social impact.

Final Thought

The Community Moderation and Platform Stewardship Internship at Jamii Africa is a good opportunity for recent graduates and diploma holders interested in digital communities, communications, civic technology, and social impact. Candidates with strong communication skills and fluency in English and Swahili are encouraged to apply before 14 August 2026.