WACSI Next Generation Internship Programme 2027: Apply for Six-Month Internships in Ghana and Nigeria

Overview

The Next Generation Internship Programme is a six-month initiative running from January to July 2027. It offers young graduates and early-career professionals practical experience in civil society development, policy advocacy, communications, knowledge management, and organisational learning across West Africa. Available positions cover capacity development, knowledge management, policy influencing and advocacy, monitoring and evaluation, communications, and coordination through a Nigerian office.

Who can apply

The programme targets eligible applicants from Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, and Nigeria. Candidates must be young graduates or early-career professionals holding at least a first degree in a relevant academic discipline. Required qualifications vary by position, encompassing fields such as International Affairs, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Development Studies, Mass Communication, Statistics, Data Management, Mathematics, Data Science and Analytics, Project Management, Economics, Development Communication, Social Psychology, and Graphic Design.

Key dates

The internship programme is scheduled to run from January to July 2027.