Afreximbank Group offers an internship program to provide students with practical exposure to trade finance in Africa. The program is designed to help interns understand the challenges of African trade and the principles of trade finance, particularly structured trade finance, which is the Bank’s operating model. Interns gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and contribute fresh ideas to the Bank’s operations.
The internship is open to nationals of Afreximbank member countries, students of African descent in the diaspora, and non-African students whose vision for Africa aligns with the Bank’s mission. Selection is merit-based and competitive.
Eligibility criteria
The programme is open to students who are:
- Students with proof of enrollment 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;
- Nationals of the Afreximbank Group member states, students of African descent in the diaspora and non-African students whose vision for the transformation of Africa resonates with the mission of Afreximbank.
- Fluency in English or French and a working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese will be an added advantage, and
- Candidates must be aged between 20 and 32 in the year in which they apply for the internship;
- Any other applicants as may be approved by the President;
Children of Afreximbank staff are not eligible to participate in this programme.
Internship Timing
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.
Number of Interns
The Group is only able to take a limited number of candidates in each cohort, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
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;
- Short 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. Failure to provide this before the start of the internship will lead to automatic withdrawal of the offer.
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. However, through the period of their internship, they will be rotated around the various value chain departments of the Bank as deemed fit by the learning and performance team.
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.
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Terms and Conditions of the Internship
Interns are expected to take care of their own upkeep during their internship programme, including accommodation, meals, transport, clothing, medical and group personal accident insurance.
However, the Group will, on gratis terms, provide the following to successful interns:
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.
Other conditions
The hotel accommodation costs cannot be exchanged for cash;
- For purposes of managing competency requirements, all interns will be linked to the Team Support grade in the Bank’s current grade structure. Any incidental allowances that may need to be applied (e.g., travel where required) will use this grade as the basis of award;
- Interns are neither contract nor permanent staff of the Bank and are therefore not entitled to any of the benefits that accrue to any of the Bank’s various categories of staff in any respect;
- Candidates can only intern once and for a minimum period of 3 months and a maximum period of 6 months;
- Internship does not in any way offer the promise of employment of any sort either before, during or after the internship; and
- Interns are expected to abide by the Group’s regulations as highlighted in its various documents (including the staff manual) and to behave in a manner that is expected of all the staff. In case of breach of any of the Group’s regulations, management reserves the right to terminate the internship programme and all attendant benefits with 1 days’ notice, without any obligation on the part of the Group.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Who can apply for the Afreximbank internship?
Students enrolled in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programs, nationals of Afreximbank member states, students of African descent in the diaspora, or non-African students whose vision aligns with Afreximbank’s mission.
2. What is the age requirement?
Applicants must be between 20 and 32 years old in the year of application.
3. What is the duration of the internship?
Internships are 3 to 6 months long and are offered twice a year in January and June.
4. Is the internship virtual?
No. Interns must relocate to their assigned Bank entity, mostly the HQ in Cairo, Egypt.
5. Are interns paid?
Yes. Interns receive a monthly tax-free stipend of USD 1000 and a housing allowance of USD 500 for those relocating.
6. Are interns considered employees?
No. Interns are not employees and are not entitled to employee benefits.
7. What documents are required to apply?
Applicants must submit the online form, letter of application, CV, passport copy, certified academic certificates, institutional recommendation, and a short Statement of Intent.
8. Can the internship lead to permanent employment?
No. The internship does not guarantee employment before, during, or after the program.
For more Information: Visit the Website forAfrican Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Group Internship Program 2026 for Africans
