The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), with support from the Ford Foundation, is inviting young graduates or civil society actors from Ghana and Nigeria who are interested in leveraging technology for social impact to apply for its six-month Next Generation Technology Internship Programme, which runs from August 2024 to January 2025.
WACSI is currently seeking 3 interns interested in gaining experience in leveraging technology to support civil society initiatives for social impact.
ELIGIBILITY
- Minimum of a first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or related fields.
- Commitment to WACSI’s vision and values and demonstrated interest in civil society.
- Strong technical, writing, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
- Knowledge of Cloud computing tools
- Strong knowledge of digital marketing
- Confidence in using and applying data analysis tools
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Works well under pressure and in a multi-cultural environment.
- Proactive, willing to learn, and take initiative.
- Works well as part of a team.
NOTE:
- The successful Nigerian intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Abuja, Nigeria, while the successful Ghanaian intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana.
- The internship period is from August 2024 to January 2025.
- It is expected that the intern will produce a practicum and end-of-internship reports and a technology action plan for implementation pertaining to West Africa/Civil Society by the end of the internship period.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE: July 12, 2024
To apply and for more information, apply here.
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