The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) 2025 Internship Program - Session 2

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 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.

Eligibility Criteria for The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) 2025 Internship Program - Session 2

To be eligible for an internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. 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.
2. Currently enrolled in a master’s-level degree program in a recognized public or private educational institution of higher learning.
3. The candidate can apply for an internship within one (1) year of having obtained such a degree.
4. Be nationals of the member Countries of the African Development Bank.
5. 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).
6. Be able to use the Bank's standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Selection Process

1. 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.
2. Selected interns will perform their internships 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, a reliable internet connection, and a conducive living environment that facilitates smooth and uninterrupted remote working.
3. 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.
4. The Bank will use reasonable efforts to assist the concerned interns in obtaining their entry and residence visas.
5. Eligible Interns will benefit from medical insurance coverage paid by the Bank during the period of their internship.
6. Eligible interns will be provided with a monthly stipend.

Benefits of The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) 2025 Internship Program - Session 2

The broad objectives of the program are to:

1. Provide students with an opportunity to acquire professional and practical experience at the African Development Bank.
2. 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.

How to Apply

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

Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to HR Direct: HRDirect@AFDB.ORG.

Applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are considered for the Programme will be contacted. Applicants should submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any additional documents that may be stated as required. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. http://www.afdb.org.

For more details, visit AfDB Internship webpage

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Application Link(s)

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