The African Development Bank (AfDB) Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to gain professional, practical, and hands-on work experience at the Bank.
The program also serves as a pathway for identifying talented individuals for possible future recruitment. Eligible interns will receive a monthly stipend and benefit from the Bank’s health insurance coverage during the internship period.
Internship Summary
- Host: African Development Bank (AfDB)
- Category: Internships | Training
- Eligible Countries: All African Countries
- Reward: Monthly Stipend | Health Insurance | Professional Experience
- Deadline: November 14, 2025
Internship Details
The AfDB Internship Program is designed to support the Bank’s mission of reducing poverty and promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth across Africa. The internship aligns with the AfDB Ten-Year Strategy (2023–2032), which focuses on five key development priorities: expanding energy access, boosting agricultural productivity, promoting industrialization, improving integration, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals across the continent.
The internship is part of the Bank’s Talent Management Framework, which aims to build a strong talent pipeline that contributes to the successful implementation of the Bank’s strategic priorities and the High 5s Agenda.
Interns are selected competitively and placed based on the recruitment needs of different departments within the Bank.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the African Development Bank Internship Program, applicants must:
- Be at least the legal adult age in their home country and not older than 30 years at the start of the internship
- Be a national of a member country of the African Development Bank
- Be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program at a recognized institution
- Or have completed a Master’s degree within the past 1 year
- Provide a letter of enrollment or copy of degree certificate from their institution
- Be fluent in at least one working language of the Bank (English or French)
- Be able to use basic software tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (knowledge of SAP is considered an advantage)
Internship Benefits
Successful applicants of this internship will receive:
- Monthly stipend to support living costs during the internship
- Medical insurance coverage provided by the Bank
- Internship duration ranges from 3 to 6 months
- Internship is offered only once to any candidate
- Internship may be conducted remotely or on-site, depending on departmental needs
- Remote interns must have a personal computer, stable internet, and a conducive work environment
- On-site interns are responsible for travel and accommodation costs, though the Bank will support visa processing where necessary
Strategic Focus Areas
Intern placements will align with the Bank’s operational and strategic themes, including:
- Power, Energy, Climate, and Green Growth
- Agriculture, Human & Social Development
- Private Sector, Infrastructure, and Industrialization
- Economics and Statistics
- Governance and Knowledge Management
- Finance and Legal Studies
- Human Resources, IT, Procurement, Language Services, and Corporate Operations
- Audit, Anti-Corruption, and Evaluation
- Communication, External Relations, Public Relations
- Gender and Environmental Sustainability
How to Apply
To apply for the AfDB Internship Program 2026:
- Visit the internship application page
- Complete the online application form and upload all required documents
- Submit a concise and updated CV along with any supporting attachments
- Only applicants who complete the application correctly will be considered
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment
