The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) with support from Ford Foundation is inviting young graduates or civil society actors from Ghana and Nigeria, with interest in leveraging technology for social impact to apply for its 6 months’ Next Generation Technology Internship Programme running from August 2024 to January 2025. 

WACSI is currently seeking 3 interns interested in gaining experience in leveraging technology to support civil society initiatives for social impact.  

ELIGIBILITY:

Minimum of a first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or related fields. 

Commitment to WACSI’s vision and values and demonstrated interest in civil society. 

Strong technical, writing and communication (verbal and written) skills. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages. 

Knowledge of Cloud computing tools 

Strong knowledge in digital marketing 

Confidence in using and applying data analysis tools 

Excellent interpersonal skills. 

Works well under pressure and in a multi-cultural environment. 

Proactive, willing to learn and take initiatives. 

Works well as part of a team. 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

BENEFIT:

The successful Nigerian intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Abuja, Nigeria while the successful Ghanaian intern will spend substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana. 

The internship period is from August 2024 to January 2025 and it is fully funded. 

It is expected from the intern to produce a practicum and end of internship reports and a technology action plan for implementation pertaining to West Africa/Civil Society by the end of the internship period.