Deadline: October 31, 2025
Do you want to champion AFRODAD’s Initiative to support Africa’s inclusive economic growth and sustainable development through influencing policy change on debt management and development finance anchored on rights-based approaches? Apply for the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development Internship Program 2026.
The objective of the internship is to learn and champion the economic justice movement through policy advocacy and analysis, civil society organisational management, and media relations and coordination. 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.
Open Positions
- Policy, Research & Advocacy Intern
- Policy & Advocacy, Sovereign Debt Management (SDM) Intern
- Policy & Advocacy, Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) Intern
- Policy & Advocacy, Legal, Advocacy & Analysis on Debt (LAAD) Intern
- Policy & Advocacy, International, Public & Private Finance (IPPF) Intern
- Campaigns & Communication Intern
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (M&E) Intern
- Human Resources & Administration Intern
- Finance & Administration Intern
- Intern, Executive Director’s Office
Benefits
- 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.
Eligibility
- Applicant 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.
- 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)
- Be fluent in English and or French
- Desire and effort to learn and grow professionally
Application
Kindly 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.
For more information, visit AFRODAD Internship.
