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.
WACSI is therefore looking for an intern interested in enhancing their civic consciousness and developing their professional capacity.
They will be embedded in WACSI’s core areas of work i.e., Policy Influencing and Advocacy, Capacity Development, and Knowledge Management.
The successful intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship at the WACSI office in Abuja, Nigeria.
Deadline for application is 30 September 2023.
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.
WACSI is therefore looking for an intern interested in enhancing their civic consciousness and developing their professional capacity. They will be embedded in WACSI’s core areas of work i.e., Policy Influencing and Advocacy, Capacity Development, 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.
The institute will support interns with a monthly stipend.
Please note:
· Preference will be given to applicants with a high proficiency in English.
· The successful intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship at the WACSI office in Abuja, Nigeria.
- 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