AfDB 2024 Internship Program for African Students

The African Development Bank Group is offering internship opportunity to young Africans

Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2023 – 2032) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely: energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Internship program is part of a wider Talent Management Framework which facilitates the Bank to deliver on the Ten-Year Strategy and the High 5s.

Objectives:

The broad objectives of the program are to:

• Provide students with an opportunity to acquire professional and practical experience at the African Development Bank.
• Provide the Bank with a pool of potential candidates for future recruitment purposes.

However, applicants should not expect the internship to lead to immediate employment with the Bank.

• Table of Content
• About African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
• AfDB Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of AfDB Internship Program
• Requirements for AfDB Internship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for AfDB Internship Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Established to promote economic and social development efforts on the continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group comprises three entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB) which is the parent institution, created following an agreement signed by 23 founding member states on August 14, 1963 in Khartoum, Sudan. This became effective on September 10, 1964. The group includes two concessionary windows – the African Development Fund (ADF), established on November 29, 1972 by the African Development Bank and 13 non-African countries; and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF), set up in 197... continue reading

AfDB Internship Program

Aim and Benefits of AfDB Internship Program

• Internships shall be granted to each candidate for a period not less than three (3) months and not more than six (6) months. The internship is authorized only once for any candidate.
• Selected interns will perform their internship either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of their respective hiring units. Remote interns are expected to have access to a personal computer, reliable internet connection and a conducive living environment that facilitates smooth and uninterrupted remote working.
• On-site interns shall be responsible for their air travel (in case of) to and from the Bank’s location as well as their upkeep.
• The Bank will use reasonable efforts to assist the concerned interns in obtaining their entry and residence visas.
• Eligible Interns will benefit from a medical insurance coverage paid by the Bank during the period of their internship. 
• Eligible interns will be provided with a monthly stipend.

Requirements for AfDB Internship Program Qualification

To be eligible for AfDB Virtual Internship , applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must have attained the age of majority in their country of nationality or origin and be not more than Thirty (30) years old at the time of commencement of the internship program.
• Be currently enrolled in a master’s level degree program in a recognized public or private educational institution of higher learning.
• The candidate can apply for an internship within one (1) year of having obtained such a degree.
• Be nationals of the member Countries of the African Development Bank.
• Provide a letter from their school confirming their enrollment or a copy of the above-mentioned Degree.
• Applicants must be fluent in at least one of the Banks’s two working languages (English or French).
• Be able to use the Bank’s standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Interview date, Process and Venue for AfDB Internship Program

• In addition to above, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience.
• Participants in the Program are selected on a competitive basis, based on business needs of the Bank.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online complete application and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).

The announcement for session 1 of the 2025 Internship Program will be made in October 2024 and selected interns will commence in January 2025.

1- Regular Staff

If you are currently working at the African Development Bank as a regular staff, click on the button below to apply for this position. Apply for this position(link is external)

2- External Candidate

If you are not currently working at the African Development Bank, or if you are a Short Term Staff (STS), a Technical Assistant or a Consultant at the Bank, click on the button below to apply for the position. Apply for this position(link is external)

To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

Applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are considered for further assessment will be contacted. Applicants should submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any additional documents that may be stated as required. The President of the African Development Bank reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.  The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. http://www.afdb.org

To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

For more details, visit AfDB website.