Call For Applications: WACSI Next Generation Technology Internship Program 2024

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.

 WACSI is currently seeking 3 interns interested in gaining experience in leveraging technology to support civil society initiatives for social impact.

Duties

• Identify potential digital technology-related issues and contribute solutions to address them
• Design, plan, and implement technology solutions and document key processes and lessons learned 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 program and interventions through marketing support, branding, and partners’ engagement
• Report on activities and analysis of data to inform future actions, decision-making, and institutionalization of leading practices
• Support in any other projects or initiatives undertaken by the Unit or across Units within the organization.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Have a 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.

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 August 2024 to January 2025.
• It is expected that 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.

Deadline: July 12, 2024

Click HERE to Apply