Call for Applications: 2025 WACSI Next Generation Technology Internship Program For Young Graduates From Ghana and Nigeria

Applications are open for the 2025 Next Generation Technology Internship Program WACSI For Young Graduates From Ghana and Nigeria. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 31 December 2024. 

Tell Me About The 2025 WACSI Next Generation Technology Internship Program:

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) with support from Ford Foundation is inviting young graduates or civil society actors from Ghana and Nigeria, with interest in leveraging technology for social impact to apply for its 6 months’ Next Generation Technology Internship Program running from February to July 2025.  WACSI is currently seeking 3 interns interested in gaining experience in leveraging technology to support civil society initiatives for social impact.  

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Which Fields are Eligible?

The following fields are eligible:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Mathematics or related fields. 

Type:

Internship 

Who can Apply For The 2025 WACSI Next Generation Technology Internship Program?

Also, the ideal candidates should possess the following:

• Minimum of a first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or related fields. 
• Commitment to WACSI’s vision and values and demonstrated interest in civil society. 
• Strong technical, writing and communication (verbal and written) skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages. 
• Knowledge of Cloud computing tools 
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing 
• Confidence in using and applying data analysis tools 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Works well under pressure and in a multi-cultural environment. 
• Proactive, willing to learn and take initiative. 
• Works well as part of a team. 

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Job role

• Identify potential digital technology-related issues and contribute solutions to address them 
• Design, plan and implement technology solutions and document key processes and lessons learnt for knowledge-building 
• Assist in providing support for tech adoption and training in digital technology-related areas 
• Contribute to outreach and visibility of the tech programme and interventions through marketing support, branding and partners’ engagement 
• Report on activities and analysis of data to inform future actions, decision-making and institutionalisation of leading practices 
• Support in any other projects or initiatives undertaken by the Unit or across Units within the organisation.

Please note:  

• The successful Nigerian intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Abuja, Nigeria while the successful Ghanaian intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana. 
• The internship period is from February to July 2025. 
• It is expected that the intern to produce a practicum and end-of-internship reports and a technology action plan for implementation about West Africa/Civil Society by the end of the internship period. 
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Nigeria and Ghana

Where will the Award be Taken?

Ghana 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, the benefits include:

How Long Will the Award Last?

6 months 

How to Apply:

To apply, fill out the form here.