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AFREXIMBANK GROUP INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Application Deadline: Open-Ended

LOCATION: Cairo, Egypt

Afreximbank Group recognizes that as part of its mandate to promote and finance trade in Africa, it needs to facilitate a broader understanding of the problems of African trade and trade finance as well as the principles of trade finance, especially structured trade finance, which is its operating model. By offering good students a chance for an internship with the Group, it is expected that students will leave with a better knowledge of the Afreximbank Group mandate and operating model, which they will put to use as they develop their careers

ELIGIBILITY:

The programme is open to students who are:

Students with proof of enrollment in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study programs at a recognized institution of learning in the year of the internship are preferred. The Bank will be especially interested in candidates whose field of study is in : economics, business administration, finance, accounting, social sciences, statistics, law, sciences, engineering or related fields.

Nationals of the Afreximbank Group member states, students of African descent in the diaspora, and non-African students whose vision for the transformation of Africa resonates with the mission of Afreximbank.

Fluency in English or French and a working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese will be an added advantage, and

Candidates must be aged between 20 and 32 in the year in which they apply for the internship;

Any other applicants as may be approved by the President;

Children of Afreximbank staff are not eligible to participate in this programme.

Timing: The internships are offered for up to a maximum of six months twice a year (January and June). Applications for internships are received throughout the year.

Numbers: The Group is only able to take a limited number of candidates in each cohort, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Applicants are required to complete an online internship application form along with the following:

Letter of application;

copy of current CV;

copy of valid passport ;

certified copies of relevant academic certificates;

recommendation for internship from the institution of learning they are attending. This should include the proposed period of internship up to a maximum of six months;

Short Statement of Intent (maximum of 1 A4 page) indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship programme;

BENEFIT:

Interns are expected to take care of their own upkeep during their internship programme, including accommodation, meals, transport, clothing, medical and group personal accident insurance.

However, the Group will, on gratis terms, provide the following to successful interns:

Before commencement, coverage of reasonable return fare transport costs to their internship location using the most economical and direct routing from their institution of learning, in line with the Bank’s travel policy;

A monthly tax-free stipend of USD 1000 and housing allowance of USD 500 for interns relocating from their home countries, payable at the end of each month, to help defray living costs;

Accommodation in a hotel chosen by the Bank (bed and breakfast only) for one week during the induction period, (on arrival to the internship location for interns, based on their previous location)

Transfer to the hotel on arrival and vice versa on departure at the end of a successful internship programme;

Relevant residence visa for the duration of the internship programme, if so required.

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2026 MO IBRAHIM FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Application Deadline: 20 November, 2025

LOCATION: Côte d’Ivoire

The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship Programme is a selective Fellowship that prepares the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing them with unique work opportunities at the most senior level of prominent African institutions or multilateral organizations whose mandate is to improve the economic and social prospects of Africa. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The Fellowship is for young professionals, mid-career professionals, and/or new executives. The Fellow must:

Be national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world;

Not be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank;

Not have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member, such as mother, father, sister and brother;

Government officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not eligible;

Age limit is forty (40) years for men and women and forty-five (45) years for women with children;

Have outstanding academic credentials backed by a minimum of a Master’s Degree from a recognized institution in banking, business, economics or other social sciences, finance; international development; or in any other discipline relevant to the Bank’s business;

Have relevant and demonstrable work experience, strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others;

Have at least 7 (seven) years’ work experience relevant to the Bank’s activities;

Demonstrate proven leadership and consultative skills;

Have experience in strategic planning, project management and execution;

Have experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures;

Demonstrate strong ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data;

Excellent written and oral presentation skills;

Demonstrate ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;

Demonstrate ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

Interested candidates should complete the online form at the Bank’s website: https://www.afdb.org/en/vacancy/2026-mo-ibrahim-foundation-leadership-fellowship-program-86981

Applicants must apply online by no later than 20th November 2025.

Applications will only be considered if they are submitted online with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth, nationality, education and relevant experience.

BENEFIT:

The fellow will receive an annual stipend paid monthly by the Bank out of the funds provided by the Foundation. The Fellow may be required to travel to different locations on instructions of the Bank. All expenses related to the Fellow’s official mission travel, including travel insurance but excluding travel and shipping costs relating to assumption of duty and repatriation, will be borne by the Bank:

Annual stipend of $100,000 (paid monthly)

Coverage of official mission travel and insurance

Mentorship from top executives

High-level exposure to governance, policy-making, and development strategy
(Note: Fellowship does not provide permanent employment with the host institution.)

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