Deadline: 6-Mar-25
The West Africa Civil Society Initiative is offering a three-year programme to strengthen Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) with a focus on biodiversity conservation.
The programme will offer tailored capacity-strengthening interventions designed to improve the governance, leadership and operational skills of organisations. It will also include a mentorship programme for senior leaders and a research fellowship to support ongoing learning and knowledge documentation. Additionally, the initiative will establish a community of practice (CoP) to foster collaboration, shared learning and sustainability among the participating organisations.
Eligibility Criteria
- CSOs that are interested in applying must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a Community-Based organisation (CBO) or Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) operating in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea or Liberia.
- Must be legally registered and based in one of the countries mentioned above.
- Must have a good track record within its community of operation.
- Must be a CSO working on biodiversity conservation with and for local communities, especially on the ecosystems of freshwater, coastal areas or forest. They also invite proposals from organisations working at the intersection between those ecosystems and other sectors.
- Must have strong leadership and governance structures.
- Must have a minimum of one year of operational experience.
- Must be fully available to dedicate staff and time to all aspects of the programme.
For more information, visit WACSI.