About this opportunity
An internship at the African Development Bank is not coffee duty. The Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, financing and shaping projects across energy, agriculture, digital economy, governance and human capital on a continent scale, and its internship programme is the front door for young Africans who want that world as a career.
Session 1 of the 2027 Internship Program opens in January 2027. Internships run between three and six months, either remotely or on site depending on the hiring unit, and eligible interns receive a monthly stipend plus medical insurance coverage paid by the Bank for the duration. On-site interns cover their own travel and upkeep, with the Bank assisting where it can with entry and residence visas for Abidjan postings.
Eligibility
You must be a national of an AfDB member country, no older than 30 at the start of the programme, currently enrolled in a master level degree programme at a recognised institution (or within one year of having obtained that degree), fluent in at least one of the Bank's working languages, English or French, and comfortable with standard office software. Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
Fields of study span the Bank's job families: agriculture, human capital, engineering, investment, operations, sustainability, procurement, risk, finance, capacity development, governance, economics, statistics and data management, human resources, information technology, translation and interpretation, communication, legal and advisory functions, among others.
Application steps
Applications open for fifteen calendar days, from 28 September to 12 October 2026. You apply online through the vacancy page and attach a comprehensive curriculum vitae. Only complete online applications are considered, and applicants who fully meet the requirements are contacted for further assessment. If you hit technical trouble, email HRDirect@AFDB.ORG with a description and a screenshot.
One honest note: the Bank selects on competitive basis against business needs, and an internship does not promise immediate employment afterwards. It does build exactly the experience and network that leads there.
What you receive
- Monthly stipend for eligible interns
- Medical insurance coverage paid by the Bank
- Three to six month internship starting January 2027
- Remote or on-site placements including headquarters in Abidjan
- Practical professional experience inside a pan-African development institution
Who can apply
- National of a member country of the African Development Bank
- At least the age of majority and not more than 30 years old at commencement
- Currently enrolled in a master level degree programme, or within one year of obtaining such a degree
- Fluent in English or French
- Able to use standard office software, knowledge of SAP desirable
Who should not apply
- The internship is authorised only once for any candidate
- Applicants should not expect the internship to lead to immediate employment
Documents to prepare
- Comprehensive curriculum vitae
- Letter from your school confirming enrolment or a copy of your degree
How to apply
- Prepare your CV and enrolment or degree confirmation
- Open the AfDB vacancy page between 28 September and 12 October 2026
- Complete the online application in full and attach your documents
- Submit before the 12 October 2026 deadline
- Wait to be contacted if you fully meet the requirements for further assessment
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Questions applicants ask
Is the internship paid?
Yes, eligible interns receive a monthly stipend and the Bank pays medical insurance coverage for the internship period.
Can I do it remotely?
Selected interns work remotely or on-site depending on the needs of the hiring unit. Remote interns need their own computer and reliable internet.
I graduated eight months ago with a master degree, can I still apply?
Yes, candidates may apply within one year of obtaining a master level degree.
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