African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Group Internship 2025

📖 About the Internship

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Group Internship aims to promote and finance trade in Africa by fostering a deeper understanding of African trade challenges and trade finance principles. This program provides students with an opportunity to gain practical experience and insights into the Bank's mandate and operating model. In return, interns are expected to contribute fresh and diverse ideas to the Bank's operations.

The internship is open to students who are nationals of the Bank’s member countries, students of African descent in the diaspora, and non-African students whose vision for Africa aligns with the mission of Afreximbank. Entry into the program is based on merit.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: April 7, 2025
• Application Deadline: Ongoing
• Category: Internship
• Location: Egypt

🎁 Benefits of the Internship

While interns are expected to cover their own upkeep (accommodation, meals, transport, clothing, medical, and group personal accident insurance), the Bank provides the following benefits on a gratis basis:

1. Travel Costs: Coverage of reasonable return fare transport costs to the internship location using the most economical and direct route, in line with the Bank’s travel policy.
2. Monthly Stipend: A tax-free stipend of USD 1,000 and a housing allowance of USD 500 for interns relocating from their home countries, payable at the end of each month.
3. Accommodation: Hotel accommodation (bed and breakfast only) for one week during the induction period upon arrival at the internship location.
4. Transfers: Transfer to the hotel on arrival and back to the airport upon successful completion of the internship.
5. Visa Support: Assistance with obtaining the relevant residence visa for the duration of the internship, if required.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The program is open to students who meet the following requirements:

1. Enrollment: Proof of enrollment in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program at a recognized institution during the year of the internship. Preferred fields of study include:
   • Economics
   • Business Administration
   • Finance
   • Accounting
   • Social Sciences
   • Statistics
   • Law
   • Sciences
   • Engineering or related fields
2. Nationality: Nationals of Afreximbank member states, students of African descent in the diaspora, and non-African students whose vision for Africa aligns with Afreximbank’s mission.
3. Language Proficiency: Fluency in English or French with a working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese is an added advantage.
4. Age: Applicants must be aged between 20 and 32 in the year of application.
5. Exclusions: Children of Afreximbank staff are not eligible to participate.

⚠️ Additional Conditions

• Hotel accommodation costs cannot be exchanged for cash.
• Interns will be linked to the Team Support grade in the Bank’s structure for competency management.
• Interns are not considered contract or permanent staff and are not entitled to staff benefits.
• Internship duration: Minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months.
• The internship does not guarantee employment before, during, or after the program.
• Interns must adhere to the Bank’s regulations. Any breach may result in termination of the internship with 1 day’s notice.

📝 Application Process

Applicants are required to complete an online internship application form and submit the following documents:

1. Letter of Application
2. Current CV
3. Valid Passport Copy
4. Certified Academic Certificates
5. Recommendation Letter from the institution of learning, specifying the proposed internship period (up to 6 months).
6. Statement of Intent: A short statement (maximum of 1 A4 page) outlining what the applicant expects to gain from the internship.

🌐 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the Afreximbank Careers Page.

This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in African trade and finance while contributing to the transformation of the continent. Don't miss out!

• Coverage of reasonable return fare transport costs to their internship location.
• A monthly tax-free stipend of USD 1000 and housing allowance of USD 500 for interns relocating from their home countries.
• Accommodation in a hotel chosen by the Bank for one week during the induction period.
• 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.