WACSI Next Generation Internship Program
About this opportunity
Fully funded internship offering flights, accommodation, and meals for young West Africans to gain practical capacity enhancement.
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Next Generation Internship Program is a fully funded opportunity designed to support young West Africans in gaining practical experience through structured internships. Interns receive flight coverage, furnished accommodation, daily meals, and a monthly stipend, with placements in Abuja (Nigeria) or Accra (Ghana), depending on eligibility. The program targets recent graduates or early-career professionals with degrees in fields like International Affairs, Political Science, Mass Communication, or related disciplines, with a focus on civil society and non-profit work. Internships run from January to July 2027, with a requirement to complete the full term or refund the internship package costs if not met.
Who can apply? Applicants must be young graduates or early-career professionals from Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Mali, with a relevant degree and interest in civil society. Preference is given to those with strong English, French, or Portuguese proficiency and skills in research, communication, and project management.
What you'll do: Interns will assist WACSI in planning, implementing, and supporting the Institute’s activities, focusing on areas like Capacity Development, Knowledge Management, Policy Influencing, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Communications. Roles are tailored to specific internship tracks (e.g., Knowledge Management, WACSI Node).
How to apply: Interested candidates must submit their CV/Resume and Motivation Letter to recruitment@wacsi.org by November 8, 2026, with the internship program name and role specified in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will proceed to interviews.
Good to know: Interns must be based in Abuja, Nigeria, as accommodation is not provided. Applicants from Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, and Ghana will spend time at WACSI’s Accra office. The internship is fully funded, but non-completion may incur financial penalties.
Key details
What you get
- Flight to and from home country
- Furnished accommodation
- Daily meals during working days
- Monthly stipend
- No accommodation provided in Abuja (interns must be based there)
Documents needed
- CV/Resume
- Motivation Letter
How to apply
- Visit the official WACSI internship website and click to submit applications
- Send **CV/Resume** and **Motivation Letter** to `recruitment@wacsi.org`
- Include the program name and internship role in the email subject line (e.g., *NGIP – Knowledge Management*)
- Submit by **November 8, 2026**
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews
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