Are you a student or recent graduate looking to build a career in international development? The African Development Bank 2026 Internship Program is now officially open for applications from eligible candidates across Africa.
This is one of the most prestigious internship opportunities available for young professionals. Selected interns will gain hands on experience working on real development projects, receive a monthly stipend, medical insurance and exposure to global experts.
Opportunity Summary
| Opportunity Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | African Development Bank (AfDB) |
| Programme | 2026 Internship Program |
| Type | Internship |
| Work Mode | Remote or On-site |
| Duration | 3 – 6 Months |
| African development bank afdb internship salary | NOT provide |
| Eligibility | All AfDB member countries |
| Application Deadline | Open Until Filled |
About the African Development Bank
The African Development Bank is the premier multilateral development finance institution for Africa. The bank finances and implements high impact projects across 54 African countries, working in sectors including agriculture, energy, infrastructure, finance, climate change and economic development.
The AfDB internship programme is designed to develop the next generation of African development professionals.
Programme Overview
This is not an observational internship. Interns will be fully integrated into active teams and will contribute directly to live operational projects from day one.
Interns may be placed in any of the following focus areas:
- Finance, Economics and Statistics
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Information Technology and Digital Transformation
- Infrastructure and Energy
- Climate Change and Environment
- Governance and Public Policy
- Private Sector Development
African Development Bank Internship Requirements
To qualify for the AfDB internship program in 2026, applicants must:
- Be a national of any African Development Bank member country
- Be 30 years old or younger
- Be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree programme OR have graduated within the last 12 months
- Have a strong academic record
- Be fully proficient in either English or French
- Have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
African Development Bank Internship Benefits
Selected interns will receive:
- Competitive monthly stipend
- Full medical insurance coverage for the full duration of the internship
- Choice of remote or on-site placement
- Hands on experience working on high impact development projects
- Opportunity to network and learn from global industry experts
- Official internship completion certificate
- Strong priority consideration for future full time employment opportunities at AfDB
African Development Bank Internship Portal
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official African Development Bank careers portal.
