The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is inviting young graduates and early-career professionals from Nigeria, Senegal, and Cape Verde to apply for its Next Generation Internship Programme (NGIP). This six-month internship aims to develop the next generation of African leaders by providing hands-on experience in WACSI’s core areas of Capacity Development, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, and Knowledge Management. Interns will actively participate in WACSI’s activities, enhancing their civic awareness and professional skills to address critical development issues in West Africa.
In response to an identified need for structured practical capacity enhancement for young West Africans, WACSI introduced a Next Generation Internship Programme (NGIP) in January 2008 aimed at developing the next generation of African scholars and practitioners. The programme primarily targets young West Africans, either fresh graduates or early career professionals, seeking work experience in WACSI’s core areas of work. Interns are expected to commit to WACSI for six months during which time they will be fully involved in all WACSI activities and enhance their knowledge and capacities for leadership, knowledge and programme management, and critical development issues for West Africa, among other areas.
WORTH
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.
ELIGIBILITY
- WACSI is therefore seeking interns from Nigeria, Senegal and Cape Verde interested in enhancing their civic consciousness and developing their professional capacity. They will be embedded in WACSI’s core areas of work i.e. Capacity Development, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, and Knowledge Management.
- 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.
DEADLINE: October 31, 2024
To apply and for more information, apply here.
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