Applications are open for the Cloneshouse Internship Programme (CIP) 2027 - a practical learning and professional development internship in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), Business Development, Evidence Generation, and Impact Technology, delivered by Cloneshouse Foundation with Cloneshouse LLC.
Applications open 14 September 2026 and close Friday, 6 November 2026. The 2027 cohort starts in February 2027. About 15 interns will be selected. The internship is 100% remote.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official Cloneshouse Foundation CIP page. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Cloneshouse Internship Programme 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Cloneshouse Internship Programme (CIP) 2027 |
| Organisers | Cloneshouse Foundation + Cloneshouse LLC (MEL firm) |
| Focus | MEL, Business Development, Evidence Generation, Impact Technology |
| Format | 100% remote |
| Cohort size | About 15 interns |
| Start | February 2027 |
| Remuneration | Formally unpaid; project stipends possible at team discretion; per diems/travel if you travel for projects |
| Eligible countries (2027) | Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo |
| Deadline | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
| Info session | Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 2:00 p.m. WAT |
| Official page | Cloneshouse Foundation - CIP |
| Apply | Online CIP application form |
About the Programme
CIP bridges theory and practice through real assignments, technical mentorship, and professional workflows. It aims to strengthen local capacity, build a pipeline of emerging development professionals, and prepare participants for evidence-informed decision-making, accountability, and sustainable development.
You do not need to start as an M&E expert, but you should show genuine interest in evaluation, evidence, development practice, research, learning, technology, or related areas - and be ready to participate actively.
Benefits
- Knowledge and skills in monitoring and evaluation
- Mentorship and coaching on an M&E-related career path
- Hands-on work on evaluation projects
- Priority consideration for future Cloneshouse project hiring
- Access to workgroup events and live webinars
- Network of evaluation professionals
- Possible project-linked stipend and travel per diems (not a guaranteed salary)
Eligibility (2027 cohort)
- Young / emerging professional from one of the listed West African countries
- Curious, diligent, goal-oriented, and willing to learn
- Interest in MEL, evidence, development, research, learning, or technology
- Ready for independent learning, deadlines, mentorship sessions, teamwork, and professional communication
- Shortlisted candidates may need a CV (with 2 referees) and proof of graduate-degree enrolment
Remuneration Note
Cloneshouse describes CIP as an unpaid internship that can function like a paid apprenticeship: Foundation does not pay a salary, but project teams may offer stipends, and travel/per diems apply if you travel for projects outside your location.
How to Apply
- Review the official Cloneshouse Foundation CIP page (and optional Cloneshouse CIP overview).
- Optional: attend the info session on 29 September 2026 at 2:00 p.m. WAT.
- Submit the online application form with personal/professional details and a statement of interest by 6 November 2026.
- Only shortlisted applicants are contacted for the next stages.
Official Links
Programme overview - Cloneshouse Foundation
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FAQs - Cloneshouse Internship Programme 2027
When is the deadline?
Friday, 6 November 2026. Applications opened 14 September 2026.
When does the internship start?
February 2027.
Is it remote?
Yes - 100% remote.
Is it paid?
Formally unpaid; project stipends and travel per diems may be available at project-team discretion.
Where do I apply?
Through the official CIP application form.
