About this opportunity
If you have always been curious about how development projects prove their impact, the Cloneshouse Internship Programme (CIP) 2027 is a gentle on ramp. Delivered by Cloneshouse Foundation in collaboration with Cloneshouse LLC, a specialist Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning firm, the programme pairs structured training with hands on work on real assignments, so you learn by doing rather than by memorising definitions.
The 2027 cohort will take fifteen interns from sixteen countries across West and Central Africa, including Nigeria. Interns typically complete a three week Basic Monitoring and Evaluation course followed by a six week Advanced Programme Evaluation Management course, while working alongside mid level and senior consultants. The engagement is fully remote and runs for about seven months, beginning in February 2027.
Cloneshouse is open about the money side. This is an unpaid internship, though interns attached to certain projects may earn a stipend at the discretion of project teams, and per diems plus travel costs are covered where an intern travels for a Cloneshouse project. Past interns have grown into junior consulting roles inside the firm, which tells you what the investment of time can become.
Young and emerging professionals who are curious, diligent and willing to learn will thrive here. You do not need to arrive as an M and E expert. You do need genuine interest in evaluation, evidence, research, development practice or technology, and the discipline to keep consistent participation while working remotely.
What you receive
- A seven month fully remote internship with practical exposure to real development assignments
- Structured training including a three week Basic Monitoring and Evaluation course and a six week Advanced Programme Evaluation Management course
- Mentorship from mid level and senior consultants
- Exposure to evaluation design and management, research and evidence generation, data collection, analysis, interpretation and visualisation
- Experience in business development, proposal and tender preparation, desk research and technical assistance
- Peer learning and teamwork with a small cohort of fifteen interns
- A pathway that has previously led past interns into junior consulting roles within the firm
- Possible project based stipends at the discretion of project teams, with per diems and travel expenses covered for approved project travel
Who can apply
- Young and emerging professionals based in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone or Togo
- No prior expertise in monitoring and evaluation required, but a genuine interest in evaluation, evidence, development practice, research, learning, technology or related areas is expected
- Curious, diligent, goal oriented applicants who are willing to invest time and effort in building theoretical knowledge and practical competencies
- Able to speak and write in English fluently, with French or another language proficiency an added advantage
- Able to dedicate 20 to 30 hours per week for the duration of the internship
- Able to organise personal time effectively and maintain consistent participation in a fully remote engagement
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to provide proof of enrolment in a graduate degree
Who should not apply
- The provider does not publish a formal list of excluded applicants. Applicants outside the sixteen eligible countries are outside the programme's stated catchment.
Documents to prepare
- Basic personal and professional information entered in the online application form
- A statement of interest explaining your motivation for applying
- An updated curriculum vitae with two referees, requested from candidates who progress through the selection process
- Proof of enrolment in a graduate degree, required from shortlisted candidates
- A referral form, attached to offer letters for successful candidates who are asked to return it with proof of acceptance
How to apply
- Read the programme details on the official Cloneshouse Internship Programme page and confirm you are based in one of the sixteen eligible countries
- Open the Cloneshouse Internship Form and complete the online application with your personal and professional details
- Write your statement of interest explaining why you want to join the programme and what you hope to build
- Optional: attend the CIP 2027 information session on Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 2 PM WAT to ask questions before applying
- Submit the application before the deadline of 6 November 2026
- Wait for feedback, since only applicants selected to proceed to subsequent stages will be contacted
- If shortlisted, be ready to complete a screening exercise or interview and to provide your CV, supporting documents and proof of graduate enrolment
Selection process
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive selection process
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited to additional assessment stages, which may include a screening exercise and or an interview
- Candidates progressing further may be asked to provide a curriculum vitae with two referees and other supporting information
- Where referees are required, applicants are informed during the selection process
- Successful candidates are formally notified after the selection process closes and commence the programme in February 2027
- Fifteen interns will be selected for the 2027 cohort, an intentionally limited size so each intern receives meaningful mentorship
Sources and verification
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Questions applicants ask
Is the Cloneshouse Internship Programme paid?
Cloneshouse describes it as an unpaid internship that functions in practice as a paid apprenticeship. The Foundation does not pay a salary, but interns attached to certain projects may earn a stipend at the discretion of project teams, and per diems plus travel expenses are provided where an intern agrees to travel for a Cloneshouse project.
Is the internship remote?
Yes. The internship is a 100 percent remote engagement, so interns must be able to organise their time and stay consistently present throughout the programme.
Do I need previous monitoring and evaluation experience?
No. Applicants do not need to begin as M and E experts. A genuine interest in evaluation, evidence, development practice, research, learning or technology and a willingness to participate actively are what matter.
How many interns are selected?
The 2027 cohort will take fifteen interns in total from the sixteen eligible countries. The cohort size is intentionally limited so interns receive meaningful mentorship and practical exposure.
How long is the programme and when does it start?
The internship runs for about seven months and begins in February 2027. Interns typically complete a three week Basic Monitoring and Evaluation course and a six week Advanced Programme Evaluation Management course while working on real assignments.
When is the application deadline?
Applications for the 2027 cohort opened on 14 September 2026 and close on Friday 6 November 2026. The provider asks applicants to submit before the deadline.
Can I apply from any African country?
The programme welcomes applicants from sixteen countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
What happens after I apply?
Only applicants selected to proceed to subsequent stages will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a screening exercise or interview and asked to submit a CV with two referees and proof of enrolment in a graduate degree.
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