Call for Applications: 2024 Next Generation Internship Programme for Young Graduates

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is inviting young graduates and early-career professionals from Nigeria, Senegal, and Cape Verde to apply for its Next Generation Internship Programme (NGIP). This six-month internship aims to develop the next generation of African leaders by providing hands-on experience in WACSI’s core areas of Capacity Development, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, and Knowledge Management. Interns will actively participate in WACSI’s activities, enhancing their civic awareness and professional skills to address critical development issues in West Africa.

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.

• Table of Content
• About West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI)
• Next Generation Internship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Next Generation Internship Programme
• Requirements for Next Generation Internship Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI)

The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) is a partnership between the University of Ghana (UG) and Cornell University, USA that was established in June 2007 with funding from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) at the University of Ghana to train Plant Breeders in Africa working on the improvement of African crops in local environments for farmers in Africa.

Next Generation Internship Programme

Aim and Benefits of Next Generation Internship Programme

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. 

Requirements for Next Generation Internship Programme Qualification

• WACSI is therefore seeking interns from Nigeria, Senegal and Cape Verde 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• 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 January to June 2025. Interns who are unable to complete the six-months internship will refund the total cost of the internship package to WACSI.

For more details, visit WACSI website.