Call for Applications: Narrative Intelligence & Social Media Analysis in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Twaweza East Africa is looking for young digital natives in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to join a six-month full-time engagement focused on narrative intelligence and social media analysis.
We are not looking for influencers.
We are not looking for content creators.
We are not looking for people trying to “build a brand.”
We are looking for young people who watch, interpret, question, and understand what others miss online.
The Work
Twaweza is building an approach to decode narratives from social media to understand how young people are making sense of their world around:
- Livelihoods and jobs
- Safety and security
- Participation
- Skills
This includes:
- Memes that look like jokes but aren’t
- Humour that carries anger
- Silence that signals withdrawal
- Trends that reveal deeper shifts in belief
You will:
- Track and collect content from TikTok, Instagram, and X
- Identify patterns and narratives
- Analyse tone, irony, satire, and coded expression
- Contribute to short narrative intelligence briefs
- Engage with young people offline to test interpretations
Who This Is For
You are:
- Deeply online but not easily impressed by trends
- More interested in why something is happening than participating in it
- Comfortable with contradiction, ambiguity, and uncomfortable truths
You don’t just scroll. You read between the lines.
Practical Details
- Duration: 6 months
- Commitment: Full-time
- Location: Kenya, Tanzania, or Uganda
How to Apply
Submit:
- A short response (max 1 page):
What is one trend, meme, or type of content you are currently seeing among young people in your country that you think is widely misunderstood? Explain what it actually reveals. - Your CV or Profile (max 2 pages)
Send applications to: jobs@twaweza.org
Please cc the relevant country contact:
- Kenya: mwandia@twaweza.org
- Tanzania: syusuph@twaweza.org
- Uganda: wnanteza@twaweza.org
Deadlines
- Kenya: May 29, 2026
- Tanzania: May 29, 2026
- Uganda: May 25, 2026
If you think most analysis of young people online is shallow, you’re probably right. We’re looking for people who can go deeper.
