GhanaWACSI Internship 2027 is a fully funded Next Generation Internship Programme for young West African graduates and early-career professionals seeking six months of professional immersion in civil society and non-profit work.
The programme is run by the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) and will place competitive regional cohorts across WACSI’s core departments, with placements at the WACSI Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, and the WACSI Node Office in Abuja, Nigeria.
WACSI Internship Benefits
- Travel Support: Return airfare from the home country to the placement country (for international placements in Accra).
- Accommodation: Furnished housing provided for international interns based in Accra.
- Stipend & Meals: A monthly living allowance alongside working-day lunches provided for the duration of the internship.
- Professional Immersion: Six months of hands-on mentoring, training, and career capacity building in the non-profit sector.
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WACSI Internship Eligibility Criteria
- Nationals of Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, and Nigeria
- Must hold at least a first university degree in a relevant discipline
- Strong interest in civil society and non-profit organization management
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Bilingual skills (fluency in English/French or English/Portuguese is a strong asset)
- Successful international interns (from Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, and Ghana) will be based in Accra, Ghana
- Successful Nigerian intern must already reside in Abuja as local accommodation is not provided
How to Apply for WACSI Internship
- Review the specific Terms of Reference (TOR) for your preferred internship track
- Prepare an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Prepare a tailored Motivation Letter highlighting your background and interest in civil society
- Submit your application via email to [email protected]
- Ensure your email subject line clearly states the target role in the required format (e.g., NGIP – Knowledge Management)
- Complete your submission before the deadline on 8 November 2026
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Sunday, 8 November 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the WACSI Internship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, duration, locations, deadlines, and how to apply.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 8 November 2026.
How long is the internship?
The internship lasts 6 Months, running from January to July 2027.
Who can apply for the programme?
Young graduates and early-career professionals who are nationals of Benin, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, and Nigeria.
What benefits are provided to interns?
Benefits include return airfare for international placements to Accra, furnished housing in Accra, a monthly living allowance with working-day lunches, and six months of mentoring and training.
Where will the internship take place?
International interns will be based at the WACSI Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, and the Nigerian intern will be based at the WACSI Node Office in Abuja, Nigeria.
What academic qualifications are required?
Applicants must hold at least a first university degree in a relevant discipline.
How are applicants selected?
Applications are reviewed based on educational background alignment, relevance of skills to the chosen internship track, demonstrated interest in the civil society sector, and the clarity/quality of the CV and motivation letter.
How do I submit my application?
Prepare your CV and motivation letter and submit them by email to [email protected] with an email subject stating the target role in the required format.
Is accommodation provided for the Abuja post?
No; the successful Nigerian intern must already reside in Abuja because local accommodation is not provided for the Abuja post.
What happens if an intern cannot complete the internship?
Interns who are unable to complete the full six-month term are required to refund the total cost of the internship package to WACSI.
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