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Field Service / Internship for University Students in Tanzania | Melian Software
Accepting Applications · 2026

Start your career
at Melian Software.

Wondering if there's a field service placement for university students? The answer is yes — and here's everything you need to know to apply. Real projects, real mentors, real impact.

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Placement at a Glance
MarketingCampaigns, SEO, Social
Product DevUI/UX, QA, Planning
EngineeringLaravel, React, Flutter
Very LimitedSpots per intake — apply early

Yes — Melian Software offers field service placements for university students

We regularly welcome students from universities across Tanzania for hands-on field work. Students join active project teams as real contributors — not observers. We cover Marketing, Product Development, and Software Engineering. Build skills and portfolio evidence that employers want to see.

Open Departments

Where you can grow at Melian

Apply for the area that aligns with your course or where you most want to develop skills.

Marketing Department

Work on real campaigns for Melian's products and client projects. Exposure to digital strategy, content, social media management, SEO, and market research.

Great for: Business, Communications, Journalism

Digital MarketingSEOSocial Media

Product Development

Join the team building Smart HMIS, Gusa Events, Umoja Pharmacy, Smart POS. Contribute to planning, UI/UX, user research, QA from concept to launch.

Great for: IT, CS, UX/UI Design

Product ManagementFigmaQA Testing

Software Development

Work alongside engineers building web & mobile apps for clients across East Africa. Write production code, participate in code reviews, ship features used by real users.

Great for: CS, Software Engineering

LaravelReactFlutterMySQLGit

A good number of students have grown through our program

Since we began accepting students, graduates of our placements have gone on to full-time roles at tech companies, launched startups, and built portfolios that opened doors.

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Contribute to live projects

Work on actual client and product deliverables — not dummy exercises.

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Mentorship from senior professionals

Guided by Melian's experienced team leads with structured feedback.

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Official completion certificate

Formal letter and certificate recognised by employers.

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Build your professional network

Join a team of developers, designers, and marketers.

Spots are very limited — demand is consistently high — Early applications reviewed first. Apply now.
Application Guide

How to apply — step by step

The process is straightforward. Follow each step carefully — a well-written application makes a significant difference.

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Write a professional application letter

Addressed to Careers Team at Melian Software. Introduce yourself, university, year of study, and reason for applying.

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Highlight your area of interest

State which department: Marketing, Product Development, or Software Development — and what skills you have.

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Include your year of study & graduation date

This helps align placement timelines with academic calendar.

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Location & commute availability

Confirm you can commute to Sinza-Mapambano, Dar es Salaam every working day. Placements are fully in-person.

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Send to careers email

Attach letter as PDF, optionally CV/transcript to: career@meliansoftware.com

What to include in your letter

  • University & course
    e.g., B.Sc. Computer Science, UDSM
  • Current year of study
    2nd year, graduating 2027 etc.
  • Department & expertise
    Which team you want to join
  • Your location
    Residential area in Dar es Salaam
  • Commute confirmation
    Ability to travel daily to Sinza-Mapambano

Send to

career@meliansoftware.com
Student Voices

What past students say

"My placement at Melian was nothing like I expected. I worked on a real client website from day one."

Grace N.Web Dev, UDSM

"I ran actual social campaigns for Melian's products. Real metrics — That experience is the first thing I show in every interview."

Amani J.Marketing, MoCU

"The team treated me like a junior developer. I attended sprints, contributed to PRs. This is where my career started."

Frank T.Software Dev, ARU
FAQ

Common questions from students

Does Melian Software offer field service for university students?
Yes — Melian Software regularly accepts university students for field work placements across Marketing, Product Development, and Software Development. Spots are limited.
Is the placement paid or unpaid?
Field service placements are currently unpaid. Benefit includes hands-on experience, mentorship, certificate, and real portfolio.
Which year of university can I apply from?
Any year, but 2nd, 3rd or final year often have stronger foundation. Show passion and commitment in your letter.
Does the placement have to be in person?
Yes, fully in-person at Sinza-Mapambano, Dar es Salaam. Confirm your ability to commute daily in the application letter.
How competitive is selection?
Very competitive. A specific, professional letter stands out. Apply early — rolling review.
Can marketing or business students apply?
Absolutely. The Marketing department is specifically open to Business, Marketing, Communications students.
Limited Spots — Apply Early

Ready to grow your career at Melian?

Write your application, include all required details, and send it to our careers team today. Rolling review.

career@meliansoftware.com

Include: Area of interest · Year of study · Location · Commute availability