Application Deadline: 10th June 2026.
Applications are now open for the 2026 African Forum & Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) Internship Program. his six-month programme offers aspiring professionals an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in policy, research and advocacy, campaigns and communication, finance, human resources and admin, and monitoring and evaluation while contributing to Africa’s economic justice agenda.
Successful interns will work alongside experienced professionals, deepen their understanding of debt management, development finance, and sustainable development, and strengthen their analytical, research, communication, and leadership skills. Applications are now open for ten internship positions across various departments.
Open Positions:
- Policy, Research & Advocacy Intern – View Job Description
- Policy & Advocacy, Sovereign Debt Management (SDM) Intern – View Job Description
- Policy & Advocacy, Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) Intern – View Job Description
- Policy & Advocacy, Legal, Advocacy & Analysis on Debt (LAAD) Intern – View Job Description
- Policy & Advocacy, International, Public & Private Finance (IPPF) Intern – View Job Description
- Campaigns & Communication Intern – View Job Description
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (M&E) Intern – View Job Description
- Human Resources & Administration Intern – View Job Description
- Finance Intern View Job Description
- Intern, Executive Director’s Office – View Job Description
What You’ll Learn
- Hands-on experience in policy research, advocacy, and campaign management.
- Exposure to African economic development issues, debt management, and public finance.
- Development of analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills.
- Insights into working within a Pan-African Civil Society Organisation.
Knowledge and Interest - Education – Must have completed a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Finance,
Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Data Science, Development Economics,
Economics, International Development, International Relations, Law, or Statistics. - Skills- strong analytical and written skills; as well as strong public speaker
- A good understanding of African perspectives on development and finance and passion to
advance Africa’s agenda on the global stage, - Ability to work remotely where necessary (AFRODAD will provide necessary support for remote
working). - Language – English and French (For Cameroon)
- Desire and effort to learn and grow professionally
Interns are required to have their own laptops and always have access to stable interne
Duration: 6 months
Location: Interns located in countries with an AFRODAD office, such as Harare, Zimbabwe, or Yaoundé, Cameroon, will report to the office full-time. Remote working arrangements will be made for Interns in other countries.
Application process*
Interested candidates are invited to apply through the following link: AFRODAD Internship Programme – July – December 2026
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
- A detailed updated CV
- A 500-word personal statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the role Note: Only applications that include all the above will be considered. 12noon (SAT), Wednesday 10th June 2026.
- Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Late applications will not be considered.
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