Application Deadline: October 26, 2025.
LOCATION: Nigeria
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is a regional non-governmental organisation dedicated to enhancing the capacities of civil society organisations in West Africa toward greater sustainability and operational and development effectiveness. WACSI is therefore looking for an intern interested in enhancing his/her civic consciousness and developing his/her professional capacity. The intern will be embedded in WACSI’s core areas of work and will be responsible for providing the necessary support in the planning and implementation of the Institute’s activities in WACSI Node Nigeria.
ELIGIBILITY:
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:
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
Preference will be given to applicants with a high proficiency in English.
The successful intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship at the WACSI office in Abuja, Nigeria.
The deadline for application is October 26, 2025.
BENEFIT:
The institute will support interns with a monthly stipend
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