West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) 2023 Next Generation Internship Program, Accra Ghana

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.

 

WACSI is therefore seeking interns from Cote D’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, and Sierra Leone 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.

• Table of Content
• About West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
• WASCI Next Generation Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of WASCI Next Generation Internship Program
• Requirements for WASCI Next Generation Internship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) was established by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) in 2005 to reinforce the capacities of civil society in the sub-region. The Institute became operational in July 2007. Their vision: A peaceful and prosperous West Africa where development is driven by its people. Their mission: We strengthen civil society in West Africa to be responsive, collaborative, representative, resilient and influential through knowledge sharing, learning, connecting and influencing. WACSI’s core values are the driving force of its operational...... continue reading

WASCI Next Generation Internship Program

Application Deadline	30 Apr 2023
Country to study	Ghana
Type	Internship
Sponsor	West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of WASCI Next Generation Internship Program

WASCI aims 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.

Responsibilities for Interns:

• Supporting in designing and implementing institutional assessment tools, training, and technical support.
• Participating in unit and cross-unit programme/project planning and proposal development.
• Providing general administrative support for programmes, budget monitoring, tracking, and maintaining a calendar of activities.
• Assisting with arrangements and organisation of the various pieces of training and technical support planned under the Unit.
• Serving as a liaison between WACSI and resource persons, associates, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Aiding in designing and developing training tools such as toolkits, modules, and other indigenous training resources.
• Researching, writing, and producing briefings and fact sheets on ongoing programmes and projects.
• Developing and drafting project work plans, reports, concept notes, and other documentation, such as training and resource materials, presentations, and budget proposals.
• Conduct desktop research on policy and legislative issues
• Assist in gathering information and writing reports for policy meetings 
• Assist in policy meetings and workshop preparation 
• Assist in the development of policy advocacy training tool
• Support other administrative tasks
• Any other duties that the Head of the Unit may assign

Requirements for WASCI Next Generation Internship Program Qualification

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is a regional non-governmental organisation dedicated to enhancing the capacities of civil society organisations in West Africa toward greater sustainability and operational and development effectiveness.

 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.

WACSI is therefore seeking interns from Cote D’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, and Sierra Leone 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.

 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. 

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 intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana.
• The internship period is from July to December 2023. Interns who are unable to complete the six-months internship will refund the total cost of the internship package to WACSI.
• The deadline for application is April 30, 2023.

Must have skills

Interest in civil society and non-profit organization 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)

Good to have 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 Deadline

April 30, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) on hire.peoplehum.com to apply

For more details visit: WASCI website.