WACSI Next Generation Internship Programme 2027

Deadline: November 8, 2026

Applications are open for the WACSI Next Generation Internship Programme 2027. 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 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.

WACSI is therefore seeking interns from Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana and Nigeria interested in enhancing their civic consciousness and developing their professional capacity. They will be embedded in WACSI’s operational areas of work i.e. Capacity Development, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, Knowledge Management, Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and Communications.

Benefits

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

Open to individuals from Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, and Nigeria;

Applicant must have 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).

Desired Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Works well under pressure with minimal supervision and in a multi-cultural environment

Proactive, willing to learn and take initiative

Application

Interested applicants should send their CVs/Resumes and Motivation Letters to [email protected] with the name of the Programme and interested role as the Subject as shown here – NGIP – Knowledge Management, NGIP – WACSI Node, etc.

For more information, see TOR and visit WACSI Next Generation Internship.

Open to individuals from Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, and Nigeria; Applicant must have 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).

Desired Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Works well under pressure with minimal supervision and in a multi-cultural environment

Proactive, willing to learn and take initiative

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.

Interested applicants should send their CVs/Resumes and Motivation Letters to [email protected] with the name of the Programme and interested role as the Subject as shown here – NGIP – Knowledge Management, NGIP – WACSI Node, etc. For more information, see TOR and visit WACSI Next Generation Internship.