African Development Bank Internship Program 2026
Job Description
African Development Bank Internship Program 2026
The AfDB Internship is aimed at 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, 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.
Participants in the African Development Bank Internship are selected on a competitive basis, based on business needs of the Bank.
The primary objectives of the Internship Program at the African Development Bank Group are to deepen the Bank’s efforts to advance development within its regional member countries (RMC) through capacity building activities.
Program Objectives
- Provide students with the ability to work in an international environment
- Provide the Bank with a pool of potential candidates in the future and
- Enhance the visibility of the Bank and its development activities.
Strategic Focus Areas for AfDB Internship
The specific disciplines and specialist professional areas are aligned to the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy (TYS) and the gender strategy. In addition to the fields that are in the job families of the Bank, focus will be on the following areas:
- Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth
- Agriculture, Human & Social Development
- Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization
- Economics, Statistics
- Governance and Knowledge Management
- Finance
- Legal
- Human Resources and Corporate Services: IT, Language Services, General Services & Procurement, HR Management
- Audit, Anti-Corruption
- Evaluation
- Communication & External Relations
- Public Relations
- Gender
- Environmental and Social Assessment
Summary
- Type: Internship
- Sponsor: African Development Bank Group
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Benefits: Entry and residence visas, Monthly stipend, Medical insurance and lots more
- Deadline: November 14, 2025
Eligibility Criterias for the African Development Bank Internship Program 2026
- Must be 30 years old or younger by 31 December 2025.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a master’s degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning OR be applying for the internship within one year of having obtained a master’s degree.
- Proof of enrollment in a university / professional institution/ school.
- Citizen of a Bank member country.
- Able to communicate effectively (in writing and orally) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:
- Adaptability to multicultural settings.
- Good communication skills.
- Working knowledge of a third language relevant to the Bank’s operations.
- Experience on projects that have a direct bearing on the Bank’s mission.
Perks of Participating
- Interns will receive a monthly stipend.
- Interns will receive medical insurance paid by the Bank during their internship.
- The Bank will use reasonable efforts to assist interns in obtaining entry and residence visas.
- Interns may be authorized to participate in an official Bank mission.
Selection Process
- The window for receiving applications for Session 1 of the 2026 Internship Program is 31 October to 14 November 2025.
- All applicants will receive email notification of the outcome of their application by 14 December 2025.
Application Documents
Upload all following mandatory documents:
- Maximum two-page Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Copy of school enrollment certificate for a master’s degree or a master’s degree certificate.
- Letter of Motivation
Method of Application for the African Development Bank Internship Program 2026
- Apply for the internship by filling the application form and upload all required attachments.
- Applicants should submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any additional documents that may be stated as required.
- Applicants will only be considered if they submit an complete online application and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are considered for further assessment will be contacted.
Deadline: November 14, 2025