2025 African Development Bank Internship Program – Session 2
Additional Information
- Closing Date: 31 May 2025
- Commencement Date: July 2025
- Location: African Development Bank Headquarters – Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, or Regional and Country Offices (Remote or On-Site)
- Internship Duration: 3 to 6 months
- Posting Date: 16 May 2025
- Eligibility: Nationals of African Development Bank member states currently enrolled in master’s programs
- Stipend: Monthly stipend provided
- Insurance: Medical insurance coverage provided
- Application Mode: Online application with CV submission
Background & Job Description
The African Development Bank (AfDB) invites eligible and qualified candidates to apply for its 2025 Internship Program – Session 2, offering a unique opportunity for graduate students to gain professional experience in Africa’s leading development finance institution. Founded in 1964, AfDB serves 81 member states, including 54 African countries, and is committed to fostering inclusive and sustainable economic development across the continent.
This internship aligns with AfDB’s Ten-Year Strategy (2023–2032) and its High 5 priorities:
- Light up and power Africa
- Feed Africa
- Industrialize Africa
- Integrate Africa
- Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa
This competitive program is part of the Bank’s Talent Management Framework, aimed at developing a future pool of potential employees while enriching students with practical work experience.
Tasks
Interns may be assigned to work either remotely or onsite, depending on departmental needs. Their tasks may include but are not limited to:
- Supporting research and project implementation
- Assisting in policy and strategic planning
- Participating in technical reviews and analysis
- Drafting reports, presentations, and policy briefs
- Contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Supporting team members in operational and administrative functions
Qualifications
To be considered for the 2025 Internship Program – Session 2, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be nationals of a member country of the African Development Bank
- Be at least 18 years old and not older than 30 years at the time of internship commencement
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a recognized institution
- Or have graduated from such a program within the last year
- Submit a letter from their institution confirming enrollment or a degree certificate
- Be fluent in English or French
- Proficiency in standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); SAP knowledge is an added advantage
Experience
This is an entry-level internship, and previous work experience is not mandatory. However, candidates will benefit from exposure to one or more of the following disciplines aligned with the Bank’s core operations:
- Agriculture & Agro-business
- Human Capital Development
- Engineering & Infrastructure
- Investment & Private Sector Development
- Operational Management & Programming
- Environmental Sustainability
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Performance Monitoring & Evaluation
- Finance & Risk Management
- Capacity Development & Public Sector Reform
- Governance & Policy Advisory
- Economics, Data, and Statistics
- Human Resources & Talent Management
- Information Technology & Digital Transformation
- Real Estate & Facility Management
- Translation, Interpretation & Communications
- Legal & Corporate Governance
Brief Company Contact Details
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Headquarters: Avenue Joseph Anoma, 01 BP 1387, Abidjan 01, Côte d’Ivoire
Website: www.afdb.org
General Inquiries: info@afdb.org
