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West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is looking for an intern who is interested in growing his or her professional capacity and increasing his or her civic consciousness.
It would be the responsibility of the intern to provide the necessary support in the design and implementation of the Institute’s operations in WACSI Node Nigeria. The intern will be entrenched in the core areas of work that WACSI is responsible for.
Details of application requirements, benefits and how to apply online is given below.
Also see: Ecobank Entry Level Development Programme (ELDP) 2025/2026
Quick Summary of 2025 Intern at West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
| Company/Host | WACSI |
| Category | Internship |
| Type | Contract |
| Location | Abuja Nigeria |
| Job Title | Intern – WACSI Node Nigeria |
| Experience Level | 0-3 years |
| End Date: | October 26, 2025. |
About West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
WACSI (West Africa Civil Society Institute) is a non-profit group that works to make civil society organisations (CSOs) in West Africa stronger.
The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) set it up in 2005, and it started working in July 2007.
Location: Accra, Ghana.
Created by OSIWA, but runs on its own as a civil society resource institute.
Has a plan for “creative and custom-made interventions” to deal with the unique institutional, operational, and policy problems that CSOs in the area face.
Uses coaching, training, knowledge goods, directories, and networking.
The CSO E-Directory had more than 700 organisations listed by 2018, making it easier for people to see and work together.
WACSI has trained thousands of people who work in civil society through its several programs. This helps with better professionalism, better advocacy, better monitoring and assessment, better proposal draughting, and so on.
Qualifications for Intern – WACSI Node Nigeria
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Must have skills
strong research, writing and communication (verbal and written) skills Proficiency in Microsoft office and strong internet research skills Works well under pressure with minimal supervision and in a multi-cultural environment Excellent interpersonal skills Proactive willing to learn and take initiatives
Good to have skills
- Commitment to WACSI’s vision and values and demonstrated interest in civil society
Note:
- The institute will support interns with a monthly stipend.
- 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.
Method of Application for Intern – WACSI Node Nigeria
Candidates who are interested and qualified should click on the application link to apply online through the official portal of the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
The deadline for application is October 26, 2025.
