The African Export-Import Bank is offering a competitive 6-month Internship Program for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in trade, finance, and economic development.
While the internship is not traditionally paid, successful candidates will receive a monthly, tax-free stipend of $1,000, along with a housing allowance of $500 for those relocating from outside the host country.
This initiative, aimed at developing the next generation of African leaders and global change-makers, provides students with a unique opportunity to work alongside industry experts and contribute to Africa’s economic transformation.
Afreximbank’s announcement states that the Internship Program is open to students from the Bank’s member states, individuals of African descent in the diaspora, and non-African students whose vision aligns with the Bank’s mission to promote Africa’s development.
The internships are offered twice a year, in January and June, for up to six months. While most interns will be based at the Bank’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, there may also be opportunities at other Afreximbank Group entities across Africa. Interns will receive a thorough induction before being assigned to departments that match their academic background and professional interests.
Throughout the internship, participants will be rotated across various value chain departments and assigned mentors for guidance.
At the end of the program, interns must submit a report outlining their key learnings and how they plan to apply this knowledge to Africa’s development. Applications are open year-round and should be submitted through Afreximbank’s online internship application portal.
Required documents include: A letter of application; Curriculum Vitae; Copy of a valid passport; Certified academic certificates; Recommendation letter from their educational institution; A one-page Statement of Intent outlining what the applicant hopes to gain from the program.
Interested individuals can apply through Afreximbank’s portal.
The application deadline is April 30, 2025. Once selected, candidates have two weeks to accept the offer and submit all required documentation; failure to do so will result in the automatic withdrawal of the offer.
