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2024 WACSI Internship Program: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded internship?
WACSI Next Generation Internship Program is created in response to an identified need for structured practical capacity enhancement for young West Africans.
The WASCI internship is a fully funded opportunity that 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.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
WACSI Internship Program Abstract
- Host: West Africa Civil Society Institute (WASCI)
- Location: Ghana
- Category: Internships || Trainings
- Benefits: Full Sponsorship
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Meals
- Eligibility: African Countries
- Deadline: July 12, 2024
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WACSI Internship Program Details
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 Programme running from August 2024 to January 2025.
The programme primarily targets young West Africans, either fresh graduates or early career professionals, seeking work experience in WACSI’s core areas of work.
The programme primarily targets young West Africans, either fresh graduates or early career professionals, seeking work experience in WACSI’s core areas of work.
2024 WACSI Internship Program Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
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2024 WACSI Internship Program Requirements
To be eligible for the 2024 WACSI Internship Program, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- 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 in 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 initiatives.
- Works well as part of a team.
Responsibilities for Interns:
- 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.
How To Apply for WACSI Internship Program
To apply for the WACSI Internship Program, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Click on the button below to visit the official website of the internship
- Click on the Apply button
- Fill the application form and upload required documents
- Preference will be given to applicants with high proficiency in English, French or Portuguese and a working knowledge of one other.
- 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 substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana.
- The internship period is from August 2024 to January 2025.
- It is expected from the intern to produce a practicum and end of internship reports and a technology action plan for implementation pertaining to West Africa/Civil Society by the end of the internship period.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Begin your application using the link provided below
Deadline: July 12th, 2024
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