Application Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026.
LOCATION: Multiple Regions
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.
ELIGIBILITY:
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 nonprofit management.
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 nonprofit organization management.
Responsibilities for Interns:
Supporting the design and implementation of institutional assessment tools, training, and technical support.
Participating in unit and cross-unit program/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 Must have skills
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)
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 interns from Guinea, Niger, and Togo will spend a substantial part of their 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.
The internship period is from July to December 2026. Interns who are unable to complete the six-month internship will refund the total cost of the internship package to WACSI. WEST AFRICA CIVIL SOCIETY INSTITUTE
Interested applicants should send their motivation letter and CV/Resume to recruitment@wacsi.org
BENEFIT:
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.
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