This Next Generation Internship Programme 2027 role focuses on providing practical work experience for young graduates and early-career professionals interested in civil society, nonprofit management, policy advocacy, and international development. The Intern will work in different areas of WACSI's operations and gain hands-on experience in programme implementation, research, advocacy, communications, knowledge management, and monitoring and evaluation. Day-to-day work covers support across the assigned department at the WACSI Node office in Abuja.

• Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria
• Employment Type: Internship (6 months, January to July 2027)
• Salary: Monthly stipend, lunch on working days, fully funded (accommodation not provided for the Nigerian placement)

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is a non-governmental organization established by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) in 2005 to strengthen the institutional and operational capacities of civil society organizations across the region. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, the institute focuses on enhancing civic space, promoting democratic governance, and fostering leadership development through specialized training and research. By building resilient, sustainable, and impactful community organizations, WACSI serves as a vital bridge between regional civil society and global development partners.

Capacity Development Intern

• Support training preparation, development of learning materials, programme coordination and report writing

Knowledge Management Intern

• Assist with research, publications, documentation, information management and knowledge-sharing activities

Policy Influencing and Advocacy Intern

• Support policy research, legislative analysis, advocacy activities, policy meetings and report preparation

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Intern

• Assist with data collection, data analysis, programme monitoring, reporting and documentation of results

Communications Intern

• Support content creation, social media and website management, newsletters, event coverage and digital communications

WACSI Node Nigeria Intern

• Support policy research, advocacy activities, data management, meetings and programme implementation at the Nigeria office

• Capacity Development, Knowledge Management, Policy Influencing and Advocacy, and WACSI Node Nigeria positions: at least a first degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Development Studies, Mass Communication or a related field
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning position: at least a first degree in Statistics, Data Management, Mathematics, Data Science and Analytics, Project Management or Economics
• Communications position: at least a first degree in Mass Communication, Development Communication, International Relations, Social Psychology, Graphic Design, Marketing or a related field
• Interest in civil society and nonprofit organisation management
• Strong research, writing and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research
• Good interpersonal skills, initiative and willingness to learn
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision in a multicultural environment
• Proficiency in English, French or Portuguese, with working knowledge of another, is an advantage
• Nigerian applicants must already reside in Abuja, as accommodation is not provided for this placement

How to Apply
Interested candidates should email an updated CV or résumé and a motivation letter to recruitment@wacsi.org using the programme name and preferred position as the email subject (e.g., "NGIP – Knowledge Management", "NGIP – WACSI Node", "NGIP – Communications").

Why This Job Might Be a Good Fit
This role suits a young graduate or early-career professional who wants hands-on experience in civil society and nonprofit management rather than a corporate internship. Because the programme covers research, advocacy, communications, and programme implementation, it builds practical skills that transfer across NGOs, development organisations, and policy institutions.

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