Interns & Graduate Trainees Vacancies at EACOP

Who we are

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a midstream development located across Uganda and Tanzania that includes a nearshore Marine Storage and Export Terminal (MST). Once completed, the EACOP Company will operate the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, a 1,443 km long, thermal insulated crude oil export pipeline that transports oil from Kabaale-Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for crude export to the international market.

The aim

The EACOP internship and graduate programs focus on cultivating intern talent by providing hands-on experience and industry exposure. These programs support local content by engaging young professionals in various departments, enhancing their technical and professional skills. This initiative contributes to regional socio-economic growth and ensures sustainable development within the East African energy sector.

Internship Program

Selection criteria for internship program

• Must be Tanzanian.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree program from recognized National Universities.
• Must provide a letter from the university and a copy of a student ID.
• Current academic scores must reflect a potential minimum of an upper second degree.
• Must be available full-time for the duration of the internship period.
• Excellent verbal & numeracy skills and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills and positive attitude.
• Must write and submit an internship application letter.
• Must be between the ages of 18-28.
• Women are encouraged to apply.
• Time frame: The Internship Program will run for three months (12 weeks), from July 7th to September 30th, 2025.

Available internship opportunities

• Land & Social
  • Stakeholder Engagement Data Management Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Social Work, and Community Development.
  • Livelihood Restoration Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Data Science, or Economics.
• Construction
  • Mechanical Engineering Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Marine Terminal Tanks Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• Environment
  • Environmental Engineering, Science, or Management Intern
    • No. of interns required: 2
    • Qualification/Course: Pursuing a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Environmental Management.
• Local Content
  • Reporting and Performance Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Data Management.
• Finance
  • Contracts & Procurement Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Procurement/Contract Management, Law, or Supply Chain.
  • Finance Graduate Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk
  • Regulatory Compliance Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Law, Engineering, or Natural Science.
• Internal Audit
  • Auditing Intern
    • No. of interns required: 2
    • Qualification/Course: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.
• Government Relations
  • Government Relations Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Relations, Public Relations, or Political Science.
• HR & Corporate Affairs
  • Human Resource Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration.
  • General Services Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Property Facility Management or Arts in Project Management.
  • Communications Intern
    • No. of interns required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Note: Only university students are eligible. Short listing begins immediately, and only short-listed interns will be contacted. Interns applying will be selected on merit. Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited.

Graduate Trainee Program

Selection criteria for graduate program

• Graduate Trainee applicants must possess a minimum of an Upper Second degree.
• Must provide an academic transcript indicating the graduation date and degree class attained.
• Eagerness to learn: An open mindset towards new environments, tools, and methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration: Willingness to work with diverse teams and across departments.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Time frame: The Graduate Program will run for one year, from July 7th, 2025, to June 30th, 2026.

Available graduate trainee opportunities

• HR & Corporate Affairs
  • General Services Graduate
    • No. of graduates required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Property and Facilities Management, a Bachelor’s in Business Management, a Bachelor of Arts in Project Planning and Management, or a related field.
• Local Content
  • Capacity Building Graduate
    • No. of graduates required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Bachelor’s in Law or Data Management.
  • Local Content Graduate
    • No. of graduates required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Bachelor’s degree in Law or Data Management.
• Environment
  • Environment Graduate
    • No. of graduates required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Contracts & Procurement
  • Contracts & Procurement Graduate
    • No. of graduates required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Bachelor’s in Procurement/Contract Management, Law, or Supply Chain.
• Land and Social
  • Land and Social Graduate
    • No. of graduates required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Geomatics, Mathematics, or Economics.
• Project – Local Partners
  • Contract Coordinator Graduate
    • No. of graduates required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management.
• Project – Engineering Coordinator
  • Engineering Coordinator Graduate
    • No. of graduates required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk
  • Regulatory Compliance Graduate
    • No. of graduates required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Bachelor’s in Law, Engineering, Natural Science, Construction, or Environment.
• Legal
  • Legal Graduate
    • No. of graduates required: 1
    • Qualification/Course: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Note: Only applications received on the stated website will be considered. Short listing begins immediately, and only short-listed Graduate Trainees will be contacted. Graduate Trainees applying will be selected on merit. Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited. Female candidates and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health, safety, and welfare of workers, communities, and the environment are well addressed and managed. Therefore, the employee is mandated to:

• Fully comply with Company H3SE (Health, Safety, Social, Security & Environment) policies and Life Saving Rules.
• Actively participate in HSEQ and promote this culture to co-workers.
• Remain vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of potential unsafe conditions.
• Communicate to management any HSE-related concerns and ways to improve them.
• Maintain a workplace & workspace that is safe, clean, and always neat—practice good housekeeping.

How to apply

The qualifying applicant must submit his/her Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Cover Letter explaining why he/she is the suitable candidate for the position. Please submit your application only through ANY of the contact information provided below:

• Air Swift: recruitment.tanzania@airswift.com
• CCL: tanzania@cclglobal.com
• Qsourcing: recruitmenttanzania@qsourcing.com
• Seaowl: sestz@seaowlgroup.com

Note: No payment is required at any stage of the recruitment process.