WACSI Next Generation 2023 Internship Program (Fully-funded)
The WACSI Next Generation Internship Program is currently accepting applications from exceptionally talented individuals who wish to participate in a civil society community that is efficient, effective, influential, and sustainable in West Africa. The goal is to create a community that embodies the diverse social and cultural aspects of the region.
WACSI is offering a fully-funded internship program, which includes financial support for interns to cover expenses such as round-trip airfare to and from their home country, furnished accommodation, lunch on working days throughout the internship, and a monthly stipend.
The WACSI is a non-governmental organization that operates in the West African region and has the goal of strengthening the abilities of civil society organizations to become more sustainable and effective in their operations and development efforts.
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Internship Summary:
Company/Organisation(s): WACSI
Internship Location: Accra, Ghana
Internship Duration: 6 Months
Available Slot: Several
Basic Qualifications: Graduates
Nationality: African
What to Expect WACSI Next Generation 2023 Internship Program
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
The programme primarily targets young West Africans, either fresh graduates or early career professionals, seeking work experience in WACSI’s core areas of work.
Requirements and Eligibility Criteria for the WACSI Next Generation 2023 Internship Program:
- Applicants must be Africans
- Applicants must come from countries in West Africa
- Applicants from Cote D’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, and Sierra Leone
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Applicants WACSI’s core areas of work i.e. Capacity Development, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, and Knowledge Management
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Application Procedures for the WACSI Next Generation 2023 Internship Program (How to Apply):
If you want to apply for the WACSI Next Generation Internship Program, you need to visit the provided website and read the information provided before submitting your application.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2023
For more information Visit the Official Website
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