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Deadline: May 7, 2024
The African Development Bank (AFDB) 2024 Internship Program – Session 2 is a dynamic opportunity for young Africans to gain invaluable professional experience. This program is part of the Bank’s Talent Management Framework, which aligns with its Ten-Year Strategy (2023 – 2032) to accelerate delivery for Africa in key areas such as energy, agro-business, industrialization, and quality of life improvement.
Fields of Study for the Internship
- The fields of study from which interns are selected must be within the job families of the Bank, particularly Economics, Agriculture, Private Sector Development, Human Capital Development (Education and Health), Environment, Finance, Infrastructure Development, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Communications, Law, Internal Audit, Budget, Governance or any other field of study that the Bank may deem relevant to its operations.
- Special consideration shall be given to students who are working on projects that have a direct bearing on the mission of the Bank.
Benefits
Interns will benefit from:
- Professional Experience: Acquire practical skills in a leading financial institution.
- Networking: Connect with professionals and experts in various fields.
- Monthly Stipend: Receive financial support during the internship period.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- 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.
- Be currently enrolled in a master’s level degree program in a recognized public or private educational institution of higher learning.
- The candidate can apply for an internship within one (1) year of having obtained such a degree.
- Be nationals of the member Countries of the African Development Bank.
- 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).
- Be able to use the Bank’s standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); knowledge of SAP is desirable.
Application Process and Documents Required
- Online Application: Submit your application through the AFDB’s official website.
- Supporting Documents: Include academic transcripts, a CV, and a letter from your school confirming enrollment or a copy of your degree.
The Bank runs two (2) internship sessions per year. The selection process for session 1 of the 2024 Internship Program has been completed and selected interns are onboard. This announcement is for session 2, which will commence in July 2024.
Deadline for Application The application window for Session 2 is open from April 23 to May 7, 2024. All applicants will be notified of the outcome by June 19, 2024.
