WACSI 2024 Next Generation Internship Programme

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) invites young graduates and early-career professionals from Nigeria, Senegal, and Cape Verde to apply for the Next Generation Internship Programme (NGIP). This six-month internship aims to prepare the next generation of African leaders by giving practical experience in WACSI’s primary areas of Capacity Development, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, and Knowledge Management. Interns will actively participate in WACSI activities, increasing their civic consciousness and professional abilities as they solve major development concerns in West Africa.

Benefits of WACSI Next Generation Internship Program

This is a fully funded internship by WACSI. The institute will support interns fully with a flight to and from their home country, furnished accommodation, lunch during working days for the duration of the internship, and a monthly stipend.

Please note:

Preference will be given to applicants with high proficiency in English, French or Portuguese and a working knowledge of one other.
The successful intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana.
The internship period is from January to June 2025. Interns who are unable to complete the six-months internship will refund the total cost of the internship package to WACSI.

Requirements for WACSI Next Generation Internship Program

The programme primarily targets young West Africans, either fresh graduates or early career professionals, seeking work experience in WACSI’s core areas of work. Interns are expected to commit to WACSI for six months during which time they will be fully involved in all WACSI activities and enhance their knowledge and capacities for leadership, knowledge and programme management, and critical development issues for West Africa, among other areas.

Applicants must have a minimum of a first degree in international affairs, political science, public policy, law, development studies, or related fields. Applicants should also show an interest in civil society and non-profit organization management.

Responsibilities for Interns:

Supporting in designing and implementing institutional assessment tools, training, and technical support.
Participating in unit and cross-unit programme/project planning and proposal development.
Providing general administrative support for programmes, budget monitoring, tracking, and maintaining a calendar of activities.
Assisting with arrangements and organisation of the various pieces of training and technical support planned under the Unit.
Serving as a liaison between WACSI and resource persons, associates, partners, and beneficiaries.
Aiding in designing and developing training tools such as toolkits, modules, and other indigenous training resources.
Researching, writing, and producing briefings and fact sheets on ongoing programmes and projects.
Developing and drafting project work plans, reports, concept notes, and other documentation, such as training and resource materials, presentations, and budget proposals.
Conduct desktop research on policy and legislative issues
Assist in gathering information and writing reports for policy meetings
Assist in policy meetings and workshop preparation
Assist in the development of policy advocacy training tool
Support other administrative tasks
Any other duties that the Head of the Unit may assign