Deadline: October 26, 2025
Applications are open for the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Node Nigeria 2026. As part of its effort to deepen engagement with broader civil society organisation platforms in Nigeria, WACSI established a nodal office (WACSI Node) in Abuja in November 2022 to cater for the capacity strengthening needs of civil society groups and formations in the country.
WACSI is therefore looking for an intern interested in enhancing his/her civic consciousness and developing his/her professional capacity. The intern will be embedded in WACSI’s core areas of work and will be responsible for providing the necessary support in the planning and implementation of the Institute’s activities in WACSI Node Nigeria.
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
Stipend
- The institute will support interns with a monthly stipend.
Eligibility
- 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.
Application
The successful intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship at the WACSI office in Abuja, Nigeria. The deadline for application is October 26, 2025.
For more information, visit WACSI Node Nigeria.
