African Development Bank Group Internship Program 2025

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.

Internship Program Objectives

1. Provide students with the ability to work in an international environment;
2. Provide the Bank with a pool of potential candidates in the future; and
3. Enhance the visibility of the Bank and its development activities.

• Table of Content
• About African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
• African Development Bank Group Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of African Development Bank Group Internship Program
• Requirements for African Development Bank Group Internship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for African Development Bank Group Internship Program
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Established to promote economic and social development efforts on the continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group comprises three entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB) which is the parent institution, created following an agreement signed by 23 founding member states on August 14, 1963 in Khartoum, Sudan. This became effective on September 10, 1964. The group includes two concessionary windows – the African Development Fund (ADF), established on November 29, 1972 by the African Development Bank and 13 non-African countries; and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF), set up in 197... continue reading

African Development Bank Group Internship Program

Aim and Benefits of African Development Bank Group Internship Program

• 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.

Requirements for African Development Bank Group Internship Program Qualification

• 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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for African Development Bank Group Internship Program

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.

Documents Required for Application

Upload all following mandatory 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.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit African Development Bank Group Internship webpage