African Development Bank AfDB Internship Program 2027

Applications are open for the African Development Bank AfDB Internship Program 2027, offering students and recent master’s graduates an opportunity to gain practical professional experience within one of Africa’s leading multilateral development institutions. The program is designed to expose young professionals to an international working environment while supporting the Bank’s development activities across its Regional Member Countries.

The African Development Bank was established in 1964 and has 81 member states, including 54 African countries. Through financial and technical support, the Bank works to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth and support transformative development across the continent.

The 2027 Internship Program forms part of the Bank’s broader talent management framework and is aligned with its development priorities. Interns may contribute to areas including agriculture, human capital, engineering, finance, sustainability, economics, governance, information technology, communication, legal services and other functions relevant to the Bank’s operations.

 About the Internship

The African Development Bank Internship Program provides students with an opportunity to develop professional and practical skills while working within a multinational development institution. Interns are placed in departments where their academic background and professional interests align with the Bank’s operational needs.

The program also allows the Bank to identify and develop a pool of potential candidates for future recruitment. However, participation in the internship does not guarantee immediate employment with the African Development Bank.

Selected candidates may be deployed at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, or at Regional and Country Offices. Depending on the requirements of the relevant hiring unit, interns may work remotely or onsite.

The 2027 program is connected to the Bank’s strategic priorities, including mobilising capital for development, strengthening financial systems, investing in human capital and building resilient infrastructure and competitive value chains.

 Internship Benefits

• Monthly stipend for eligible interns

• Medical insurance coverage paid by the Bank during the internship period

• Three to six months of professional experience

• Opportunity to work in an international multilateral development environment

• Practical exposure to African development programmes and operations

• Opportunity to develop professional and technical skills

• Mentorship and learning through participation in Bank activities

• Remote or onsite working arrangements depending on the hiring unit

• Exposure to professionals working across different development sectors

 Internship Areas

The 2027 Internship Program welcomes candidates from academic and professional fields relevant to the African Development Bank’s operations.

• Agriculture

• Human capital and social development

• Engineering

• Investment

• Operations management and programming

• Sustainability

• Procurement

• Delivery and performance monitoring

• Risk management

• Finance

• Capacity development

• Governance

• Natural resource and knowledge management

• Economics, statistics and data management

• Human resources management

• Information management technology

• Real estate management and services

• Translation and interpretation

• Communication and external relations

• Legal services

• Corporate governance and advisory functions

• Power, energy, climate and green growth

• Private sector, infrastructure and industrialisation

• Audit and anti corruption

• Evaluation

• Public relations

• Gender

• Environmental and social assessment

• Other fields relevant to the Bank’s operations

Special consideration may be given to students whose academic or professional projects have a direct connection to the mission of the African Development Bank.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have reached the age of majority in their country of nationality or origin.

• Applicants must be no more than 30 years old at the commencement of the internship.

• Applicants must currently be enrolled in a master’s degree programme at a recognised public or private institution of higher learning.

• Candidates may also apply within one year after obtaining a master’s degree.

• Applicants must be nationals of a member country of the African Development Bank.

• Applicants must provide proof of current enrolment or a copy of their qualifying degree.

• Applicants must be fluent in at least one of the Bank’s two working languages, English or French.

• Applicants should be able to use standard software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

• Knowledge of SAP is desirable.

• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

• Strong communication skills are desirable.

• Knowledge of an additional language relevant to the Bank’s operations may be an advantage.

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Application Materials

• Completed online application

• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae

• University letter confirming current enrolment, where applicable

• Copy of the relevant master’s degree where applicable

• Any additional documents requested during the application process

Applicants should ensure that their application is complete and that the required documents are properly attached before submission.

How to Apply

1. Review the eligibility requirements and internship focus areas carefully.

2. Prepare a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae highlighting your academic background, relevant projects, skills and experience.

3. Obtain proof of university enrolment if you are currently studying for a master’s degree.

4. If you have already completed your master’s degree, prepare a copy of the degree certificate.

5. Complete the African Development Bank online application form.

6. Upload your CV and all required supporting documents.

7. Review the application carefully to ensure that all required information and documents have been provided.

8. Submit the application before the deadline of October 12, 2026.