WACSI
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WACSI is recruiting fully funded six-month interns for early 2027. Young West African graduates and professionals can apply for six different roles focused on civil society work, with all costs covered including flights, accommodation, meals and a monthly stipend.
WACSI (West African Civil Society Institute) is offering a six-month Next Generation Internship Programme for young graduates and early-career professionals from West Africa. The programme runs from January to July 2027 and is fully funded. Interns are placed in one of six specialisations: Capacity Development, Knowledge Management, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, Communications, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL), or the WACSI Node Nigeria position. Most successful interns work at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana, except Nigerian interns who work at the WACSI Node Office in Abuja, Nigeria. What you get • Fully funded internship • Flight to and from home country covered • Furnished accommodation provided • Lunch provided during working days • Monthly stipend • Six months of work experience in civil society sector • Professional capacity building in leadership, knowledge management and programme management How to apply 1. Prepare your CV/Resume and Motivation Letter 2. Send both documents to [email protected] 3. In the Subject line, write the programme name and your interested role (e.g., 'NGIP – Knowledge Management') 4. Submit before 8 November 2026 5. Only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews
• Must be a young graduate or early-career professional • Must hold at least a first degree (bachelor's) from a relevant field • For Capacity Development, Knowledge Management, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, WACSI Node Nigeria: degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Development Studies, Mass Communication or related field • For MEL: degree in Statistics, Data Management, Mathematics, Data Science and Analytics, Project Management, Economics or related field • For Communications: degree in Mass Communication, Development Communication, International Relations, Social Psychology, Graphic Design, Marketing or related field • From one of six eligible countries: Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, or Nigeria • Strong research, writing and communication skills (verbal and written) • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong internet research skills • Bilingual in French and English, or English and Portuguese • Excellent interpersonal skills • Interest in civil society and non-profit organisation management • Able to work well under pressure with minimal supervision in a multi-cultural environment • Proactive, willing to learn and take initiative • Nigerian applicants must be based in Abuja, Nigeria • Must be able to commit to six months; early departure requires full refund of internship costs • CV/Resume required • Motivation Letter required