The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is inviting applications for its Next Generation Internship Programme. The programme targets aspiring professionals from Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, and Nigeria who want to strengthen their civic consciousness and develop their professional skills.

Selected interns will be embedded in WACSI’s operational areas, gaining exposure to civil society development, policy advocacy, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, and communications.

Key Responsibilities / Programme Activities

Interns will be placed within WACSI’s operational areas, which include:

• Capacity Development.
• Policy Influencing and Advocacy.
• Knowledge Management.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL).
• Communications.

The programme aims to strengthen interns’ professional capacity and civic consciousness while exposing them to the work of a regional civil society institute.

Eligibility Requirements

The announcement identifies applicants from the following countries:

• Benin
• Mali
• Cameroon
• Chad
• Ghana
• Nigeria

Applicants should consult the official Terms of Reference (TOR) and application guidelines for the complete eligibility criteria, qualifications, and other requirements.

Benefits and Support

The programme offers an opportunity to develop professional capacity, strengthen civic consciousness, and gain exposure to WACSI’s work in civil society development.

The announcement does not specify whether the internship provides a stipend, salary, travel support, accommodation, or other financial benefits. Applicants should consult the official TOR and application guidelines for further details.

Application Process

Interested applicants should:

1. Read the official Terms of Reference (TOR) and application guidelines.
2. Review the eligibility requirements and application instructions.
3. Prepare the required application materials according to the guidelines.
4. Submit their applications using the official process specified by WACSI.

Download the full TOR and application guidelines through the official WACSI announcement before applying.