The Cloneshouse Foundation invites young professionals to apply for the Cloneshouse Internship Programme 2027. This remote learning programme helps emerging professionals build practical skills in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, research, business development, and impact technology.
Therefore, for the 2027 cohort, Cloneshouse plans to select 15 interns from eligible West African countries. The programme is expected to begin in February 2027.
Cloneshouse Internship Programme 2027 benefits
The programme offers valuable career-development benefits:
- A fully remote learning experience.
- Technical mentorship from mid-level and senior consultants.
- A three-week Basic Monitoring and Evaluation course.
- A six-week Advanced Programme Evaluation Management course.
- Practical exposure to MEL assignments and professional workflows.
- Experience in desk research, proposal development, data analysis, and technical support.
- Peer learning and feedback from professionals and other interns.
- Possible stipends through assigned project teams.
- Per diem and travel support for approved project travel.
- A pathway to future work as a junior consultant for strong participants.
Although Cloneshouse does not guarantee a monthly salary, project teams may offer stipends to interns attached to their work. Therefore, applicants should view the programme primarily as a practical apprenticeship and professional-learning opportunity.
Applicants can also explore other internship opportunities on OpportunityLab.
Cloneshouse Internship Programme 2027 Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be young or emerging professionals from one of these countries:
- Benin.
- Burkina Faso.
- Cabo Verde.
- Côte d’Ivoire.
- The Gambia.
- Ghana.
- Guinea.
- Guinea-Bissau.
- Liberia.
- Mali.
- Mauritania.
- Niger.
- Nigeria.
- Senegal.
- Sierra Leone.
- Togo.
Applicants do not need to be experts in monitoring and evaluation. However, they should show genuine interest in evaluation, research, evidence, development practice, learning, technology, or related areas.
Therefore, successful candidates must also be curious, responsible, open to feedback, and ready to manage their time effectively in a remote setting.
Programme experience
Interns learn through training and real work. Depending on project needs, they may support:
- Evaluation design and management.
- Research and evidence generation.
- Data collection, analysis, interpretation, and visualisation.
- Business development and proposal tendering.
- Capacity-strengthening activities.
- Team discussions, consultations, and project tasks.
As a result, participants can move beyond theory and learn how professionals apply MEL tools in real development projects.
Cloneshouse Internship Programme 2027 Application process
Applications opened on September 14, 2026 and will close on November 6, 2026.
However, Applicants must complete the online form and submit a statement of interest. Shortlisted candidates may later complete a screening exercise or interview. Cloneshouse may also request a CV, relevant documents, and referee details during the selection process.
Information session
Cloneshouse will host an online information session on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. WAT. The session will explain the programme structure, learning expectations, and selection process. Register for the information session.
How to apply for the Cloneshouse Internship Programme 2027.
Submit your application through the Cloneshouse Internship Programme application form.
Apply early and use your statement of interest to show why you want to grow in MEL, research, or development practice.
