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The WACSI Next Generation Internship Program was developed in response to a recognized need for young West Africans to have their practical capacity enhanced in an organized manner. The WASCI internship is a fully sponsored program that provides interns with a monthly stipend, housing, lunch during working days, and transportation to and from their home country. In this post, we will emphasize the program's specifics in this post for those who are considering applying. We will also furnish details regarding the prerequisites, advantages, and comprehensive application processes. Application Deadline: July 12, 2024 WACSI Next Generation Internship 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. 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. Related Posts: World Bank Latin America and the Caribbean Region Inclusive Internship Program (Fully-funded) 2024 Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce Internships 2024 For Undergraduates and Postgraduates Internship Applications: Philip Morris IT Data Internships in Rome 2024 Who Can Apply for the WACSI Next Generation Internship 2024? To be considered for the WASCI Internship, you must meet 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 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. Benefits of the WACSI Next Generation Internship 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. 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. 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 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. How To Apply for the 2024 WACSI Next Generation Internship To apply for the WACSI Next Generation Internship, interested and qualified applicants should; 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 CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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WACSI Next Generation Internship Program for West Africans (West Africa Civil Society Institute) 2024

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Call for Applications: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) Grants 2020

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