Internship Opportunity at Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce September 2026,

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Internship Opportunity at Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce September 2026,The Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) is the leading apex organization dedicated to promoting women’s economic empowerment through entrepreneurship, business development, advocacy, and market access. Established in 2005,

TWCC represents over 22,000 members and reaches more than one million women entrepreneurs across Tanzania through its regional chapters, sectoral associations, and strategic partnerships. TWCC works to create an enabling business environment that fosters inclusive economic growth and sustainable livelihoods for women and youth entrepreneurs.

Job Identification

Job Title Business Development Officer (Internship)

Organisation Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC)

Department Program and Resource Mobilization

Reporting to Program Manager and TWCC Regional Board

Duty Station TWCC Tanga Regional Office

Position Summary

The Business Development Officer Intern will play a pivotal role in supporting membership management, communication, event coordination to drive member engagement and organizational growth. This role requires a young, strategic, and innovative thinker with a strong commitment to empowering women and youth in business.

Key Responsibilities

Membership Management

• Ensure the database of all TWCC members from Tanga region is accurate and up to date.

• Recruit prospective members and maintain existing members.

• Develop and execute engagement strategies to retain members.

• Assist in managing communication and information gathering from membership through online surveys.

• Collect and receive payments from members for dues, events, etc.

• Maintain reports for current dues status, delinquent dues, invoices, and statements for dues and all related event income activities for the region.

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate with members, collecting information from the regional level to ward level.

• Prepare and send weekly event information to TWCC members via respective regional WhatsApp groups.

• Assist in providing weekly activity reports to the communication officer for the preparation of the weekly update

• Create monthly membership reports, including a list of new entries from the region and total monthly fees collected from each district.

• Prepares monthly reports for membership data, including quarterly tracking and retention statistics.

• Supervise and maintain professional communications on behalf of TWCC via TWCC Regional Groups.
Event Coordination

• Assist in coordinating events that TWCC hosts, including Breakfast Meetings, Trade Fairs, B2B, etc.

• Coordination of events/activities assigned by Regional Leaders with the authorization of TWCC Head Office.

• Organize time and priorities to achieve the position’s objectives related to events.

Stakeholders Engagement

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including government institutions, private sector organizations, development partners, business associations, and other relevant partners in the region.

• Support the identification and engagement of potential partners and stakeholders who can contribute to TWCC’s programs, membership growth, and business development initiatives.

• Coordinate and facilitate communication between TWCC and regional stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and information sharing.

• Represent TWCC professionally in stakeholder meetings, networking events, forums, and other relevant engagements as assigned.

Member Engagement & Relations

• Source and share information with members of the respective region daily.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

• Ensure quality of service provision to members is maintained.

• Responsible for regional membership letters of welcome, retention/renewal, thank-you, and future invitations.

• Identify opportunities for members and link them

Administrative & Other Duties

• Participate in conferences and training as directed.

• Position requires meetings and activities outside regular work hours; must be flexible.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Rural and Community Development, or any other related field.

• Demonstrated experience or interest in supporting business development initiatives.

• Proven track record in participating in fundraising activities for events or projects is an added advantage.

• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Fundraising experience will be an added advantage.

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and at list three professional referees via recruitment@twcc-tz.org by 18th September 2026.

All applications should be addressed to;

Executive Director
Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC)
Ground floor, Oasis Office Park
Haile Sellasie Road -Masaki.
P.O.BOX 5591,
Dar Es Salaam.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Preference will be given to candidates who are residents of the Tanga Region.

TWCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.