WACSI Next Generation Internship Program is open for applications from highly exceptional candidates to enrol for an efficient, effective, influential and sustainable civil society community in West Africa that reflects the region’s rich socio-cultural diversity.
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.
Company/Organisation(s): WACSI
Internship Location: Accra, Ghana
Internship Duration: 6 Months
Available Slot: Several
Basic Qualifications: Graduates
Nationality: African
WACSI Next Generation Internship Program 2023 | What to Expect
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.
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 policy advocacy training tool
- Support other administrative tasks
- Any other duties that the Head of the Unit may assign
The programme primarily targets young West Africans, either fresh graduates or early career professionals, seeking work experience in WACSI’s core areas of work.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for WACSI Next Generation Internship Program, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must be Africans
- Applicants must come from countries in West Africa
- Applicants from Cote D’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, and Sierra Leone
- Preference will be given to applicants with high proficiency in English, French or Portuguese and a working knowledge of one other
- The successful intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana
- The internship period is from July to December 2023. Interns who are unable to complete the six-months internship will refund the total cost of the internship package to WACSI
- 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 non-profit organization management
- Preference will be given to applicants with high proficiency in English, French or Portuguese and a working knowledge of one other
- The successful intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana.
- The internship period is from July to December 2023. Interns who are unable to complete the six-months internship will refund the total cost of the internship package to WACSI
- Applicants WACSI’s core areas of work i.e. Capacity Development, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, and Knowledge Management
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Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: To be considered for WACSI Next Generation Internship Program, applicants should Read more and apply here.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2023