Ghana Center for Democratic Development – Accra, Ghana

Summer 2023 Fellows:

Summer 2024 Fellows:

Nkemjika Obi

Summer 2025 Fellows:

Ana Gray

Office Description

The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is an independent not-for-profit think-and-do-tank that works through research, policy engagement, thought leadership, and civic dialogue and partnerships to promote and strengthen democracy, good governance, and inclusive development in Ghana and the rest of Africa. A founding Core Partner (and Ghana National Partner) of Afrobarometer, CDD-Ghana is also the convenor and secretariat for the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), West Africa Election Observers Network (WAEON), and West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS).

Description of the Work

The work structure and culture of the Research and Programs Department ensures that interns work with the Research and Programs staff in various project teams. Currently, the Center has several ongoing research and programs activities which are grouped under seven broad thematic areas, namely, West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network, Afrobarometer Survey; Local Government Decentralization; Elections Credibility Enhancement; Human Rights Promotion and Constitutional Development; Environmental/Natural Resource Governance; and Governmental Transparency and Accountability. Depending on their interests and qualifications, interns will be assigned to teams working on any of these projects.

Interns are often tasked to review and analyse concept papers, proposals and memoranda on certain specific topics as well as conduct desk and field research. Interns are also required to participate in activities and provide reports, where necessary.

Desired Skills

Preference for a student who is either a rising junior or in senior standing, with plans to return for a coterm in the following academic year 2026-2027;
Proficiency in English language.
Strong analytical/writing skills, this is especially important as interns are required to produce policy briefs and other papers by the end of their internship
Attention to detail.
Ability to develop project proposals/concept notes; conduct desk research; analyse data using SPSS, Stata, or R, and write research reports is an added advantage.
Punctuality