Apply to WACSI NEXT GENERATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2027
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: WACSI NEXT GENERATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2027
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is inviting applications from young graduates and early-career professionals from Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana and Nigeria for its 2027 Next Generation Internship Programme.
The programme aims to strengthen civic consciousness, develop professional skills and prepare the next generation of African civil society leaders and practitioners.
Programme: Next Generation Internship Programme (NGIP)
Duration: 6 Months
Period: January – July 2027
Application Deadline: 8 November 2026
AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP ROLES
- Capacity Development Intern
- Knowledge Management Intern
- Policy Influencing and Advocacy Intern
- WACSI Node Nigeria Intern
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Intern
- Communications Intern
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana and Nigeria.
FUNDING AND BENEFITS
The internship is fully funded by WACSI. Benefits include:
Flight tickets to and from the intern’s home country, where applicable.
Furnished accommodation for eligible interns.
Lunch on working days throughout the internship.
Monthly stipend.
LOCATION
Successful interns from Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad and Ghana will spend a substantial part of the programme at WACSI’s office in Accra, Ghana.
The successful Nigerian intern will be based at the WACSI Node Office in Abuja. Nigerian applicants must already reside in Abuja, as accommodation is not provided for this placement.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a minimum of a first degree in a relevant field, depending on the role.
Capacity Development, Knowledge Management, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, and WACSI Node Nigeria applicants should have a degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Development Studies, Mass Communication or a related field.
MEL applicants should have a degree in Statistics, Data Management, Mathematics, Data Science and Analytics, Project Management, Economics or a related field.
Communications applicants should have a degree in Mass Communication, Development Communication, International Relations, Social Psychology, Graphic Design, Marketing or a related field.
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS
Interest in civil society and nonprofit organisation management.
Strong research, writing and verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research.
Bilingual ability in French and English or English and Portuguese is an advantage.
Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, willingness to learn and the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision in a multicultural environment.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should send their CV or résumé and a motivation letter to:
recruitment@wacsi.org
Use the programme name and preferred role as the email subject. Examples include:
NGIP – Knowledge Management
NGIP – WACSI Node
For the full terms of reference and application guidelines, visit the links below.
Application Deadline: 8 November 2026.
Please note that interns who are unable to complete the six-month programme may be required to refund the total cost of the internship package to WACSI. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
