West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Next Generation Internship Program 2025
📖 About the Programme
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) introduced the Next Generation Internship Programme (NGIP) in January 2008 to address the need for structured practical capacity enhancement for young West Africans. This programme aims to develop the next generation of African scholars and practitioners.
The internship primarily targets:
- Fresh graduates or
- Early career professionals seeking work experience in WACSI’s core areas of work.
Interns will commit to WACSI for six months, during which they will:
- Be fully involved in all WACSI activities.
- Enhance their knowledge and capacities in leadership, programme management, and critical development issues for West Africa.
📅 Opportunity Details
- Date Published: October 03, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 26, 2025
- Category: Internship
- Opportunity Location: Ghana
- Eligible Locations: Cambodia, Cote d'Ivoire
🎁 Benefits
This is a fully funded internship provided by WACSI. Benefits include:
- Flight to and from the intern's home country.
- Furnished accommodation during the internship.
- Lunch provided on working days.
- Monthly stipend for the duration of the internship.
📜 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a minimum of a first degree in international affairs, political science, public policy, law, development studies, or related fields.
- Show an interest in civil society and non-profit organisation management.
- Possess strong research, writing, and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Be bilingual (French and English or English and Portuguese).
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong internet research skills.
🗓️ Application Date and Process
To apply, visit the official application website:
West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Next Generation Internship Programme Application Portal
⏳ Application Deadline
October 26, 2025
📧 Contact Information
For more details, visit the official website:
West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
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Apply for WACSI Next Generation Internship Programme
- 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.
