Applications are now open for the 2026 WACSI Next Generation Internship Programme. The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) invites young professionals from Nigeria, Guinea, Niger, and Togo to apply for its fully funded Next Generation Internship Programme (NGIP) running from July to December 2026.
This six-month opportunity is open to fresh graduates and early-career professionals with a background in fields such as international affairs, political science, public policy, law, or development studies, and an interest in civil society and non-profit management.
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.
- Interns will gain hands-on experience in capacity development, policy influencing and advocacy, and knowledge management, while receiving full support, including accommodation (for Guinea, Niger, and Togo).
- Interns from Guinea, Niger, and Togo will be based in Accra, while the Nigerian intern will be based in Abuja (applicants must already reside in Abuja as no accommodation will be provided).
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must have a minimum of a first degree in international affairs, political science, public policy, law, development studies, or related fields.
- WACSI invites young professionals from Nigeria, Guinea, Niger, and Togo
- Applicants should also show an interest in civil society and non-profit organisation management.
- Strong research, writing and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong internet research skills
- Bilingual skills (French and English/ English and Portuguese)
Please note:
Preference will be given to applicants with high proficiency in English, French or Portuguese and a working knowledge of one other.
The successful interns from Guinea, Niger, and Togo will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana.
The successful Nigerian intern will be based in the WACSI Node Office in Abuja, Nigeria. Applicants must therefore be based in Abuja, Nigeria as there is no provision for accommodation.
The internship period is from July to December 2026. Interns who are unable to complete the six-month internship will refund the total cost of the internship package to WACSI.
DEADLINE: May 1, 2026
To apply and for more information, visit here