Afreximbank 2025 Internship Program: Applications Now Open till 30th April

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has opened applications for its 2025 Internship Program, offering students and recent graduates a valuable opportunity to gain experience in trade, finance, and economic development.

Internship Benefits

• Monthly stipend: $1,000 (tax-free)
• Housing allowance: $500 for interns relocating from another country
• Mentorship and training: Interns will work with industry experts and rotate through different departments.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Be 20–32 years old during the year of application.
• Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
• Be studying fields such as economics, finance, accounting, law, engineering, statistics, or social sciences.
• Be fluent in English or French (knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese is a bonus).
• Have a recommendation letter from their academic institution.

The program is open to:

• Students from Afreximbank member states.
• Individuals of African descent in the diaspora.
• Non-African students aligned with the Bank’s mission.

Internship Structure

• Internships are available twice a year: January and June.
• Duration: Up to 6 months.
• Main location: Afreximbank headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
• Other locations: Afreximbank offices in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast, Uganda, Cameroon, and Barbados.
• Interns will participate in an induction program and will submit a final report at the end of their internship.

Application Process

To apply, candidates must submit via the Afreximbank online portal:

• A letter of application.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copy of valid passport.
• Certified academic certificates.
• Recommendation letter from their institution.
• One-page Statement of Intent (explaining what they hope to gain).

Deadline: Applications close on April 30, 2025.

Note: Selected candidates must confirm acceptance within two weeks or lose the offer.

About Afreximbank

Afreximbank is a multilateral financial institution dedicated to financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade. It operates across several African countries and the Caribbean, with its headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.