Human Resources

Capacity Development At African Development Bank

African Development Bank·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Remote
Human ResourcesFull TimeRemote
-Closes Oct 12, 2026

Objectives:

The broad objectives of the program are to:

  • Provide students with an opportunity to acquire professional and practical experience at the African Development Bank.
  • Provide the Bank with a pool of potential candidates for future recruitment purposes.

However, applicants should not expect the internship to lead to immediate employment with the Bank.

Timeline for Session 1 of the 2027 Internship Program:

Session 1 of the 2027 Internship Program will commence in January 2027.

Terms and Conditions:

  • Internships shall be granted to each candidate for a period not less than three (3) months and not more than six (6) months. The internship is authorized only once for any candidate.
  • Selected interns will perform their internship either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of their respective hiring units. Remote interns are expected to have access to a personal computer, reliable internet connection and a conducive living environment that facilitates smooth and uninterrupted remote working.
  • On-site interns shall be responsible for their air travel (in case of) to and from the Bank's location as well as their upkeep.
  • The Bank will use reasonable efforts to assist the concerned interns in obtaining their entry and residence visas.
  • Eligible Interns will benefit from a medical insurance coverage paid by the Bank during the period of their internship.
  • Eligible interns will be provided with a monthly stipend.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must have attained the age of majority in their country of nationality or origin and be not more than Thirty (30) years old at the time of commencement of the internship program.
  • Be currently enrolled in a master's level degree program in a recognized public or private educational institution of higher learning.
  • The candidate can apply for an internship within one (1) year of having obtained such a degree.
  • Be nationals of the member Countries of the African Development Bank.
  • Provide a letter from their school confirming their enrollment or a copy of the above-mentioned Degree. Applicants must be fluent in at least one of the Banks's two working languages (English or French).
  • Be able to use the Bank's standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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Company

African Development Bank

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 12, 2026

Created

September 29, 2026

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