African Development Bank Internship Program
African Development Bank Group
Twice-yearly internship sessions at AfDB headquarters (Abidjan), regional/country offices or remotely, for master's students or recent master's graduates aged 30 or under from Bank member countries (Ghana included). Monthly stipend and medical insurance; travel self-funded.
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Eligibility
- Who can apply
- Africa
- Education required
- Bachelors completed
- Age
- up to 30 (30 years old or younger by 31 December of the internship year)
- Fields
- Any field of study
- Language
- English or French (written and oral) with a working knowledge of the other
- Residency
- Citizen of an AfDB member country (regional African members and non-regional members)
- Also required
- Enrolled in a master's degree programme at a recognised institution, or within one year of obtaining a master's degree
- Proof of enrolment or graduation required
- Interns cover their own travel and upkeep
About this opportunity
The African Development Bank's Internship Program gives students exposure to the Bank's development work while building a pool of future talent. Interns are recruited twice a year (Session 1 and Session 2); for Session 2 of 2026 the Bank planned to recruit 40 interns, with applications accepted 25 March to 10 April 2026 and internships starting from 16 May 2026. Placements are at headquarters in Abidjan, in regional and country offices, or remote.
Applicants must be 30 or younger by 31 December of the internship year, be enrolled in a master's programme (or apply within one year of obtaining a master's), be citizens of a Bank member country (all African countries plus non-regional members) and communicate effectively in English or French with working knowledge of the other. Interns receive a monthly stipend and Bank-paid medical insurance but pay their own travel and upkeep.
- Level
- Master's
- Where
- Multiple countries
- Duration
- Session-based; 2026 Session 2 internships started from 16 May 2026 (length per vacancy notice)
- Number of awards
- 40 interns for Session 2 of 2026
- Difficulty
- Medium · about 2 weeks to prepare
Funding
Partially funded
- stipend
- health insurance
- visa
Monthly stipend (amount not published); medical insurance paid by the Bank; visa assistance; air travel and living costs borne by the intern
What you will need
- CV / résumé
- Academic transcripts
- Passport or national ID
- Other documents
Online application on the AfDB careers site with CV, proof of enrolment/master's degree and ID; details per vacancy notice.
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