Host Institution
The program is hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB), a leading development finance institution dedicated to fostering economic growth and reducing poverty across Africa.
Program Benefits
Participants in the AfDB Internship Program benefit from practical, career-enhancing experiences within a highly respected international organization. Interns are exposed to real-world projects and are given the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the Bank’s operations while gaining insights into development finance and policy implementation. The program also provides a monthly stipend to support living expenses during the internship period. In addition, interns have access to mentorship from experienced professionals, networking opportunities with experts and peers from diverse backgrounds, and the chance to strengthen their professional profiles for future career opportunities in international development and related sectors.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the African Development Bank Internship Program, applicants must be nationals of one of the Bank’s member countries and must be currently enrolled in a master’s-level program or have recently completed their degree. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong academic performance and a clear interest in development-related fields that align with the Bank’s work. The program seeks individuals who are fluent in either English or French, as these are the primary working languages of the institution, and who possess strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Applicants should also be able to adapt to a multicultural work environment and demonstrate a commitment to contributing to Africa’s development agenda through innovative and impactful work.
Eligible Countries
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Application Procedure
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