Applications are now open for the 2027 African Export -Import Bank (Afreximbank) Internship Program. Afreximbank Group recognises 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.. In return, it is expected that the interns will contribute fresh and diverse ideas to the operations of the Afreximbank Group.
The Internship is open to students who are nationals of the Bank’s member countries, a list of which is available on the Bank’s website; students of African descent in the diaspora and non-African students whose vision for the transformation of Africa resonates with the mission of the Afreximbank Group. The programme attracts highly qualified candidates—entry into the programme based on merit.
WORTH
- 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.
ELIGIBILITY
- Students with proof of enrollment in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study programmes in a recognised 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.
DEADLINE: April 30, 2026
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