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 toadvance Africa’s agenda on the global stage,
Ability to work remotely where necessary (AFRODAD will provide necessary support for remoteworking).
Language – English and French (For Cameroon)
Desire and effort to learn and grow professionallyInterns are required to have their own laptops and always have access to stable interne
Duration: 6 monthsLocation: 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.
Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to apply through the following link: AFRODAD Internship Programme – July – December 2026Please 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.
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: 10th June 2026.