By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) invites applications for its Next Generation Internship Programme (NGIP)–a six-month, fully funded internship scheduled to run from July to December 2025 in Accra, Ghana.
This internship program caters to early-career professionals and fresh graduates with 0–3 years of experience who are keen to contribute to and learn from WACSI’s work in capacity development, policy influencing and advocacy, and knowledge management.
Interns will receive practical training, mentorship, and exposure to core organisational functions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement institutional assessment tools, training, and technical support.
- Participate in unit and cross-unit programme/project planning and proposal development.
- Provide general administrative support for programmes, budget monitoring, tracking, and maintaining a calendar of activities.
- Assist with arrangements and organisation of the various pieces of training and technical support planned under the unit.
- Serve as a liaison between WACSI and resource persons, associates, partners, and beneficiaries.
Benefits
The institute will support interns fully with
- A return ticket flight.
- Furnished accommodation.
- Lunch during the duration of the internship,
- A monthly stipend.
The successful intern will spend a substantial part of the internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana.
Note: Interns who are unable to complete the six-month internship will refund the total cost of the internship package to WACSI.
Eligibility Criteria
- Substantial research and communication skills
- A background in international affairs, development studies, political science, public policy, law, or related fields.
- An interest in civil society and non-profit organisation management or in a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong internet research skills
- Preference will be given to applicants with high proficiency in English, French or Portuguese.
How to Apply
Apply before May 11, 2025, by clicking here.
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is offering a fully funded Next Generation Internship Programme (NGIP) from July to December 2025 in Accra, Ghana. This six-month internship is intended for early-career professionals and recent graduates with up to three years of experience. It provides an opportunity to gain practical training, mentorship, and exposure in capacity development, policy advocacy, and knowledge management.
Interns will be involved in designing assessment tools, participating in project planning, providing administrative support, and coordinating training sessions. WACSI offers benefits like a return flight ticket, accommodation, lunch, and a monthly stipend. However, interns who do not complete the programme must reimburse the cost of the internship.
Eligible candidates should possess research and communication skills, a relevant educational background, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preference is given to those fluent in English, French, or Portuguese. Applications are due by May 11, 2025.
