Call for applications for the Next Generation Internship Programme 2026 by WACSI is open now!!!
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) invites young professionals from Nigeria, Guinea, Niger, and Togo to apply for its fully funded Next Generation Internship Programme (NGIP) running from July to December 2026.
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) was established by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) in 2005 to reinforce the capacities of civil society in the sub-region. The Institute became operational in July 2007. They strengthen civil society in West Africa to be responsive, collaborative, representative, resilient, and influential through knowledge sharing, learning, connecting, and influencing.
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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 a policy advocacy training tool
- Support other administrative tasks
- Any other duties that the Head of the Unit may assign
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Applicants are expected to have skills in:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Works well under pressure with minimal supervision and in a multi-cultural environment
- Proactive, willing to learn and take initiative
This six-month opportunity is open to fresh graduates and early-career professionals with a background in fields such as international affairs, political science, public policy, law, or development studies, and an interest in civil society and non-profit management. Interns will gain hands-on experience in capacity development, policy influencing and advocacy, and knowledge management, while receiving full support, including accommodation (for Guinea, Niger, and Togo).
Interns from Guinea, Niger, and Togo will be based in Accra, while the Nigerian intern will be based in Abuja (applicants must already reside in Abuja as no accommodation will be provided).
Location:
NigeriaBenefits
- 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. - The successful interns from Guinea, Niger and Togo will spend a substantial part of
her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana. - The successful Nigerian intern will be based in the WACSI Node Office in Abuja,
Nigeria. Applicants must therefore be based in Abuja, Nigeria as there is no provision for
accommodation.
Eligibilities
- Open candidates from Nigeria, Guinea, Niger, and Togo interested in enhancing their civic consciousness and developing their professional capacity. They will be embedded in WACSI’s core areas of work, i.e., Capacity Development, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, and Knowledge Management.
- Applicants must have a minimum of a first degree in international affairs, political
science, public policy, law, development studies, or related fields. - Interest in civil society and non-profit organization management
- Strong research, writing, and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong internet research skills
- Bilingual skills (French and English/ English and Portuguese)
- Preference will be given to applicants with high proficiency in English and French
or Portuguese and a working knowledge of one other.
Application Process
- Interested applicants should send their motivation letter and CV/Resume to [email protected]
- Due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 (13 Days Remaining)
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