The African Development Bank’s 2026 Internship Program offers a wide array of opportunities across different sectors. While the core eligibility criteria (enrolled in a Master’s program, under 30, fluent in English/French) remain the same for all, the day-to-day work and desired academic backgrounds vary significantly.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of what each role might entail and the specific qualifications they’re looking for.

1. Agriculture

Job Description: The intern will support the development and monitoring of agricultural projects, conduct research on sustainable farming practices and food security, analyze data on crop yields and climate impact, and assist in preparing reports on rural development initiatives.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Food Security, or a related field.

2. Human Capital

Job Description: The intern will assist with recruitment processes, support learning and development program coordination, help analyze HR data and metrics, and contribute to initiatives on employee engagement and talent management.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration (with HR focus), or a related field.

3. Engineering

Job Description: The intern will provide technical support for infrastructure project design (e.g., transport, energy, water), review engineering reports and feasibility studies, assist with project site monitoring data, and help ensure compliance with environmental and social standards.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related field.

4. Investment

Job Description: The intern will assist in financial analysis and modeling for potential investments, conduct market research on specific sectors or countries, support the preparation of investment proposals, and help with due diligence processes.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, or an MBA with a Finance concentration. CFA candidates are encouraged to apply.

5. Operations Management & Programming

Job Description: The intern will support the coordination and monitoring of the Bank’s project portfolio, help analyze operational performance data, assist in preparing country strategy papers, and contribute to improving business processes.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.

6. Sustainability

Job Description: The intern will research and analyze environmental and social safeguard policies, support the assessment of project impacts on climate and communities, and contribute to reports on the Bank’s sustainable development goals.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Development Studies, or a related field.

7. Procurement

Job Description: The intern will assist in reviewing procurement documents for projects, help analyze tender processes, support vendor management activities, and contribute to ensuring procurement guidelines are followed.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

8. Delivery & Performance Monitoring

Job Description: The intern will help track the performance and results of Bank-funded projects, support data collection for key performance indicators (KPIs), assist in preparing dashboards and progress reports, and contribute to evaluation studies.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

9. Risk Management

Job Description: The intern will support the identification and assessment of financial and operational risks, assist in analyzing data for credit risk models, help in preparing risk reports, and contribute to the development of risk mitigation strategies.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.

10. Finance

Job Description: The intern will assist in financial reporting and accounting activities, support budget preparation and monitoring, help with treasury operations analysis, and contribute to internal audit tasks.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or an MBA with a finance focus. Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are a plus.

11. Capacity Development

Job Description: The intern will support the design and delivery of training programs for member countries, help develop knowledge products and e-learning modules, and assist in assessing institutional capacity building needs.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Education, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.

12. Governance, Natural Resource and Knowledge Management

Job Description: The intern will research public sector governance, anti-corruption, and natural resource management. They will also help in knowledge management activities, documenting best practices and lessons learned from projects.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.

13. Economics, Statistics and Data Management

Job Description: The intern will conduct macroeconomic analysis for member countries, support data collection and statistical analysis, help build and manage economic databases, and contribute to research papers and briefs.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or Data Science. Strong quantitative and data analysis skills (e.g., Stata, R, Python) are essential.

14. Human Resources Management

Job Description: The intern will support recruitment, talent management, and performance management processes for the Bank’s own staff, assist with HR analytics, and help organize staff development programs.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Business Administration.

15. Information Management Technology

Job Description: The intern will provide technical support for business applications, assist in software development and testing, support cybersecurity initiatives, and help with data management and IT project coordination.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. Knowledge of specific programming languages or systems should be highlighted.

16. Real Estate Management and Services

Job Description: The intern will support the management of the Bank’s property portfolio, assist with facility management data analysis, and help in planning and monitoring office space and related services.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Real Estate, Facility Management, Architecture, or Urban Planning.

17. Translation and Interpretation

Job Description: The intern will provide translation of documents between English and French (or other African languages), assist during meetings requiring interpretation, and help with terminology research and proofreading.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or a related field. Near-perfect fluency in both English and French is required.

18. Communication

Job Description: The intern will assist in drafting press releases, social media content, and internal newsletters, support the organization of events and launches, help with media monitoring, and contribute to multimedia production.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or International Relations.

19. Corporate Governance & Advisory Functions

Job Description: The intern will conduct legal research on international law and institutional matters, support the preparation of board documents and legal opinions, and assist in ensuring compliance with the Bank’s governance rules and procedures.
Qualifications: Pursuing a Master’s in Law (LL.M) with a focus on International Law, Corporate Law, or Governance.

How to Apply:

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Deadline: November 14, 2025.