Hey future leaders! Are you a young graduate or early-career professional from West Africa looking for an incredible opportunity to kickstart your career and make a real impact on civil society? Well, get ready because the WACSI Next Generation Internship Programme is back for 2026, and it’s practically a fully-funded bursary experience!
While technically an internship, this amazing programme from the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) covers significant costs, letting you gain invaluable hands-on experience in areas like capacity development, policy influencing, advocacy, and knowledge management. It’s designed to develop the next generation of African scholars and practitioners. Get ready to enhance your civic consciousness and boost your professional capacity!
Who Can Apply?
WACSI is looking for enthusiastic young West Africans who are either fresh graduates or early-career professionals, eager to make a difference. Specifically, they are seeking interns from Ivory Coast, Guinea Bissau, and Sierra Leone. Please note, this opportunity is open to citizens of these specific countries.
- You need at least a first degree in fields like international affairs, political science, public policy, law, development studies, or related areas.
- You should also show a strong interest in civil society and non-profit organisation management.
- Preference is given to applicants with high proficiency in English, French, or Portuguese AND a working knowledge of at least one other.
- The successful intern will spend a substantial part of their six-month internship (January to June 2026) at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana.
What Does It Cover?
This is truly a fantastic “fully funded” opportunity! WACSI is committed to supporting its interns completely. If you are selected, the institute will cover:
- Your flight to and from your home country.
- Furnished accommodation for the duration of the internship.
- Lunch during working days.
- A monthly stipend to help with your living expenses.
Just a heads-up: If you’re unable to complete the full six-month internship, you will be required to refund the total cost of the internship package to WACSI.
How to Apply?
Ready to jumpstart your career and contribute to West African development? Applying is straightforward!
You’ll be involved in exciting tasks like supporting institutional assessments, participating in programme planning, providing administrative support, assisting with training organisation, conducting research, drafting reports, and much more. It’s a comprehensive experience!
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a dynamic team and make a tangible impact. The application deadline is 26 October 2025.
For more detailed information and to submit your application, visit the official WACSI webpage:
Visit the Official Webpage of the WACSI Next Generation Internship Programme
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