By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Young African youths are welcome to apply for the prestigious Afreximbank Group 2025 internship programme, which provides a broader understanding of the problems of African trade and the principles underlying trade finance.
The programme will equip students with a better knowledge of the Afreximbank Group mandate and operating model.
Eligibility:
- 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.
- Students with proof of enrolment 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.
- Fluency in English or French and a working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
- Candidates must be aged between 20 and 32 in the year in which they apply for the internship.
- Children of Afreximbank staff are not eligible to participate in this programme.
Benefits:
- 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.
Duration
The internships are offered for up to a maximum of six months twice a year (January and June). Applications for internships are received throughout the year.
Application procedure
Applicants are required to complete an online internship application form along with the following:
- Letter of application
- Copy of current CV
- Copy of valid passport
- Certified copies of relevant academic certificates
- Recommendation for internship from the institution of learning they are attending. This should include the proposed period of internship up to a maximum of six months
- A brief statement of intent (maximum of 1 A4 page) indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship programme.
Internship commencement
- Once accepted, successful candidates will be given two weeks within which to accept a conditional offer from the Bank, or it will expire. During this period, they will be expected to show evidence of the possession of medical insurance and group personal accident cover that is valid in Egypt (or their given internship location) during their period of internship.
- Interns will be expected to start their internship within the first month of each internship season. The internship is not virtual, and interns will be required to relocate to the headquarters of the group entity to which they are allocated. However, most internships will be at the bank’s HQ in Cairo, Egypt.
- On commencement, interns will be taken through the group’s normal induction process and then attached to a particular primary department by the internship coordinator, who will select a mentor for the intern for the course of their internship period.
- At the end of the internship, candidates will be expected to write a report on what they have gained from the internship and how they intend to use this knowledge to promote the transformation of Africa and its diaspora.
How to Apply
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The Afreximbank Group 2025 internship programme invites young African youths to apply for an opportunity to understand African trade challenges and trade finance principles. Eligible candidates include students from the Bank's member countries, African-descendant students in the diaspora, and non-African students committed to Africa's transformation. Applicants should be aged 20-32 and enrolled in relevant full-time study programmes. Fluency in English or French is required, with knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese being an advantage.
Benefits of the internship include a monthly stipend, housing allowance, transportation costs, and visa arrangements. The internship lasts up to six months and occurs twice a year. Applications are accepted year-round, requiring an online form, application letter, CV, passport, academic certificates, and a statement of intent. Successful interns must provide medical insurance and commit to relocating for the internship, primarily based in Cairo, Egypt. Upon completion, interns will report on their experience and future plans to contribute to Africa's development. Interested candidates can apply through the Afreximbank website.
