The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Internship Program 2025

Deadline: October 31, 2024

The Afreximbank Internship Program 2025 offers an excellent opportunity for young African professionals to gain practical experience in international trade finance, project management, and economic development. As part of its commitment to fostering talent and capacity building, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) provides internships to students and recent graduates who are passionate about Africa’s growth and development. This fully funded internship program provides a platform for young professionals to work alongside experts in various fields, acquire invaluable skills, and contribute to significant projects across Africa.

Benefits

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Internship Program offers numerous benefits, including:

• Monthly Stipend: Interns receive a competitive monthly stipend to cover living expenses during the internship.
• Hands-on Experience: Interns gain practical, hands-on experience in areas such as trade finance, banking, and economic development while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Professional Mentorship: Interns are paired with experienced professionals within the bank who provide mentorship, career guidance, and support.
• Networking Opportunities: Interns have the opportunity to connect with leaders in the finance and trade sectors, enhancing their professional network.
• Career Development: The internship serves as a launchpad for a successful career in finance, trade, and development, with the possibility of future opportunities within Afreximbank or similar institutions.

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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Afreximbank Internship Program 2025, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of an African country.
• Educational Background: Candidates should be students currently enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s level) or recent graduates (within one year of graduation) in fields such as economics, finance, law, business administration, or related disciplines.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French, Arabic, or Portuguese is an added advantage.
• Interest in Trade Finance: Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in African development, international trade, and finance.
• Adaptability and Teamwork: Candidates must be able to work well in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.

Application Process and Required Documents

Applicants are required to complete an online internship application form along with the following:

1. Letter of application;
2. copy of current CV;
3. copy of valid passport ;
4. certified copies of relevant academic certificates;
5. recommendation for internship from the institution of learning they are attending. This should include the proposed period of internship up to a maximum of six months;
6. Short Statement of Intent (maximum of 1 A4 page) indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship programme;

Conditions of the Internship

Interns are expected to take care of their own upkeep during their internship programme, including accommodation, meals, transport, clothing, medical and group personal accident insurance.

However, the Group will, on gratis terms, provide the following to successful interns:

1. Before commencement, coverage of reasonable return fare transport costs to their internship location using the most economical and direct routing from their institution of learning, in line with the Bank’s travel policy;
2. A monthly tax-free stipend of USD 800 and housing allowance of USD 400 for interns relocating from their home countries, payable at the end of each month, to help defray living costs;
3. Accommodation in a hotel chosen by the Bank (bed and breakfast only) for one week during the induction period, (on arrival to the internship location for interns, based on their previous location)
4. Transfer to the hotel on arrival and vice versa on departure at the end of a successful internship programme; and
5. Relevant residence visa for the duration of the internship programme, if so required.

Other conditions

The hotel accommodation costs cannot be exchanged for cash;

1. For purposes of managing competency requirements, all interns will be linked to the Team Support grade in the Bank’s current grade structure. Any incidental allowances that may need to be applied (e.g., travel where required) will use this grade as the basis of award;
2. Interns are neither contract nor permanent staff of the Bank and are therefore not entitled to any of the benefits that accrue to any of the Bank’s various categories of staff in any respect;
3. Candidates can only intern once and for a minimum period of 3 months and a maximum period of 6 months;
4. Internship does not in any way offer the promise of employment of any sort either before, during or after the internship; and
5. Interns are expected to abide by the Group’s regulations as highlighted in its various documents (including the staff manual) and to behave in a manner that is expected of all the staff. In case of breach of any of the Group’s regulations, management reserves the right to terminate the internship programme and all attendant benefits with 1 days’ notice, without any obligation on the part of the Group.

Deadline: Submit your application by 31st October 2024.

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