For its six-month Next Generation Technology Internship Program, which will run from February to July 2025, the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), with assistance from the Ford Foundation, is seeking young graduates or civil society actors from Ghana and Nigeria who are interested in using technology for social impact.
Three interns who are interested in learning how to use technology to support civil society activities for social impact are now being sought by WACSI.
Eligibility
- Must have skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or a related field
- Demonstrated interest in civil society Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages
- Knowledge of Cloud computing tools
- Strong knowledge of digital marketing
- Confidence in using and applying data analysis tools Works well under pressure and in a multicultural environment
- Good to have skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills Proactive, willing to learn and take initiative
- Works well as part of a team.
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.
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 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 pertaining to West Africa/Civil Society by the end of the internship period.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: December 17, 2024
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