Democracy and Governance Internship Program

CDD-Ghana’s Democracy and Governance Internship Program provides learning and capacity-building opportunities to undergraduates and post-graduates interested in democracy, governance, research, and public policy. Since 2009, the program has offered opportunities for Ghanaian university students to intern with the Center, nurturing budding talents and providing practical exposure to democratic and governance processes. To date, over 25 promising young professionals have benefited from the program.

Internships are for a minimum period of eight (8) weeks. Interns are usually placed with the Center’s Research, Programs, and Advocacy units, where they are mentored and guided in areas such as research, advocacy, good governance, democracy, elections, social accountability, and related fields. The program exposes interns to the operations of the Center and provides them with first-hand work experience in democracy and governance practice.

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter stating:
  • The applicant’s intention and motivation for applying
  • Proposed start and end dates of the internship
  • Current CGPA
  • Source of funding, where applicable
  • Dissertation/thesis topic, where applicable
  • Any other relevant information that may support the application
• A sample research document written by the applicant
• Any other relevant supporting documents or information that may aid the assessment of the application

How to Apply

All applications for the Democracy and Governance Internship Program must be submitted via email to internships@cddgh.org.

Applicants are encouraged to ensure that their applications are complete and include all required documents and information before submission.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only applications that meet the requirements will be considered, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.