Are you a student with a passion for sustainable development in Africa and beyond? This is your chance to be part of the African Development Bank Group's Internship Programme! Applications are now open for the 2024 Internship Programme - Session 2, which offers a unique opportunity for students from our 81 member countries to gain practical experience in international cooperation and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).
Full job title: Internship Programme 2024 - Session 2
Location: The successful candidates will be posted to various departments at the Head Office (Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire), in the Bank's Regional and National Offices. However, the selected interns will carry out their internship remotely or on-site depending on the needs of the respective contracting units.
Closing date: 07 May 2024
About the African Development Bank:
Created in 1964, the African Development Bank is the leading pan-African development institution dedicated to promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. With 81 member states, including 54 in Africa, the Bank's mission is to provide financial and technical support for transformative projects that significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The Bank's Ten-Year Strategy (2023 - 2032) focuses on key areas such as energy, agribusiness, industrialisation, integration and improving the quality of life of Africans.
Objectives of the Internship Programme:
The internship programme aims to give students professional experience at the African Development Bank and create a pool of potential candidates for future recruitment. However, it is essential to emphasise that internships do not guarantee immediate employment at the Bank.
Compulsory fields of study:
Interns are selected in a variety of areas relevant to the Bank's operations, including Economics, Agriculture, Private Sector Development, Human Capital Development, Environment, Finance, Infrastructure Development, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Communications, Law and more. Special attention is given to projects directly related to the Bank's mission.
Timetable and Terms:
Session 2 of the 2024 Internship Programme will begin in July 2024. Internships last between three and six months and can be carried out remotely or in person, depending on the needs of the hiring unit. Selected interns receive a monthly stipend and medical insurance cover during the internship period.
Criteria for choice:
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be 30 years old or younger at the start of the traineeship.
- Be enrolled in a master's programme at a recognised educational institution.
- Nationality of one of the member countries of the African Development Bank, including:
Regional member countries: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Non-regional member countries: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates (ADF only).
- Be fluent in English or French, the Bank's working languages.
- Proficiency in standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), preferably with knowledge of SAP.
Application procedure:
Candidates must submit a complete online application and attach a full Curriculum Vitae (CV). The Bank holds two internship sessions a year, and the selection process for Session 1 in 2024 has already been completed. Applications for Session 2 are now open.
How to apply:
If you meet the criteria, you can apply as a regular employee or as an external candidate via the Bank's official website. Make sure you provide all the required documents, including proof of enrolment or diploma, and submit your application before the closing date.
If you encounter technical difficulties sending your application, please send an e-mail with a precise description of the problem and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct HRDirect@AFDB.ORG (link sends e-mail)
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Candidates who fully fulfil the Bank's requirements and are considered for further assessment will be contacted. Candidates must submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any additional documents that may be indicated as required. The President of the African Development Bank reserves the right to appoint a lower-ranking candidate. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. http://www.afdb.org
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) does not request any kind of payment from candidates during the entire recruitment process (job application, CV analysis, interview meeting and final processing of applications). Furthermore, the Bank does not request information about applicants' bank accounts. The African Development Bank Group declines all responsibility for fraudulent publications of job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way. .
"Please note that the Bank does not accept dual nationality. You are therefore obliged to declare the nationality you would like the Bank to consider throughout your career, should you be hired. Upload government-issued identification documents, such as a passport, national identity card or certificate, etc.
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