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THE BANK:Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2023 – 2032) and ensure greater developmental impact, four Cardinal Points, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely (i) Unlocking capital at scale, (ii) Reforming Africa's financial architecture, (iii) Harnessing Demographic Transformation, (iv) Building climate-resilient infrastructure and value addition. The Internship program is part of a wider Talent Management Framework which facilitates the Bank to deliver on the Ten-Year Strategy.  Participants in the Program are selected on a competitive basis, based on business needs of the Bank. 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. The Fields of Study Required for the Internship:The fields of study from which Interns shall be selected must be within the Job Families of the Bank: Agriculture, Human Capital, Engineering, Investment, Operations management & programming, Sustainability, Procurement, Delivery & Performance Monitoring, Risk Management, Finance, Capacity Development, Governance, Natural Resource and Knowledge Management, Economics, Statistics and Data Management, Human Resources Management, Information Management Technology, Real Estate Management and Services, Translation and Interpretation, Communication, Legal, Corporate Governance & Advisory Functions or any other field of study that the Bank may deem relevant to its operations.Special consideration shall be given to students who are working on projects which have a direct bearing on the mission of the Bank. Timeline for Session 1 of the 2026 Internship Program:Session 1 of the 2026 Internship Program will commence in January 2026.  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. Strategic Focus areas:The specific disciplines and specialist professional areas are aligned to the Bank's Ten-Year Strategy (TYS) and the gender strategy.  In addition to the fields that are in the job families of the Bank, focus will be on the following areas:Agriculture Human Capital Engineering Investment Operations management & programming Sustainability Procurement Delivery & Performance Monitoring Risk Management Finance Capacity Development Governance, Natural Resource and Knowledge Management Economics, Statistics and Data Management Human Resources Management Information Management Technology Real Estate Management and Services Translation and Interpretation Communication Legal Corporate Governance & Advisory Functions or any other field of study that the Bank may deem relevant to its operations Application Procedure:Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online complete application and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).The Bank runs two (2) internship sessions per year. The selection process for session 2 of the 2025 Internship Program has been completed and selected interns are onboard. This announcement is for session 1 of the 2026 Internship Program, which will commence in January 2026.The announcement for session 2 of the 2026 Internship Program will be made in April 2026 and selected interns will commence in July 2026.Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct HRDirect@AFDB.ORG Apply for this position1- Regular StaffIf you are currently working at the African Development Bank as a regular staff, click on the button below to apply for this position.2- External CandidateIf you are not currently working at the African Development Bank, or if you are a Short Term Staff (STS), a Technical Assistant or a Consultant at the Bank, click on the button below to apply for the position.To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.Applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are considered for further assessment will be contacted. Applicants should submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any additional documents that may be stated as required. The President of the African Development Bank reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.  The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. https://www.afdb.orgThe African Development Bank Group (AfDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the Bank does not request information on applicants' bank accounts. The African Development Bank Group declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever . "Please note that the Bank does not accept dual nationality. Therefore, you are required to declare the nationality you would like to be considered by the Bank throughout your career, if hired. Please upload supporting Government issued IDs such as passport, National Identity Card or Certificate etc." How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

THE BANK:Established in 1964, the African Development Bank Group is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries (RMC)).  The Bank's development agenda is delivering financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Africa.In line with the Ten-Year Strategy (2024 – 2033), Four Cardinal Points have been defined to ensure greater developmental impact and accelerate the Bank's delivery for Africa, namely: (i) Unlock Africa's Capital Power, (ii) Rebuild Africa's Financial Sovereignty, (iii) Turn Demographics into a Dividend and (iv) Build Resilient Infrastructure, Add Real Value.The Bank Group will pursue this objective by:Mobilizing and allocating resources for investment in RMCs; andProviding policy advice and technical assistance to support development efforts.The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is part of a wider strategic Talent Management Framework which helps the Bank to focus on the youths and to deliver on the Ten-Year Strategy. OBJECTIVE OF THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM (YPP)The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a diversity focused talent development program, to create a leadership pipeline and workforce of the future for the Bank. This program offers exceptional career opportunities to talented young professionals with the ethos of future development specialists. It is a strategic talent development program designed to:Develop a professional pipeline of workforce of the future for the Bank;Nurture potential development specialists and  professional talent for the Bank; andContribute to the Bank's diversity targets.KEY FEATURES OF THE YP PROGRAMThe Program targets high-potential, best-in-class young professionals with a strong passion for Africa's development and transformation. It offers exceptional career opportunities to talented young professionals with outstanding academic and professional achievements, to make a difference for the development and transformation of the African continent. The Bank aims to attract highly qualified and motivated professionals from its member countries for a productive and rewarding career. Through the Young Professionals Program, the Bank ensures continuity and excellence in the management of its work programs and the provision of policy advice and services to its Regional Member Countries.To facilitate their journey, onboarding and career development in the Bank, a number of tools  have been put in place to support the YPs namely:RotationCapacity DevelopmentMentorship and coaching programsGraduation and integration into the bank RotationThe YP rotates into three different complexes in the Bank.The YP's first complex is one aligned or relevant to the skills identified during the recruitment process. After the first complex, the YP will have to undertake two other rotations, one of which may be in a Country or Regional Office.The first two years will be spent on mandatory rotational placements across the Bank's various functions. The rotations will essentially seek to achieve the following sequenced objectives: Rotation 1 – Demonstrate applied knowledge and experience (one year)Rotation 2 – Stretch and learn (one year)Rotation 3 – Transition (9 months, including 3 months) in a complex where one will graduateCapacity DevelopmentA Professional and Personal Development Program is structured under the Young Professionals Learning Faculty with specific learning interventions delivered in phases.These learning interventions serve to deepen technical knowledge and build leadership skills required for effective delivery of assignments and future roles in the Bank. The faculty includes onboard training courses, customized postgraduate program with a reputable institution, the Bank's Operations Academy, international certification programs etc. The YP Learning Faculty also includes on-the job training which requires immersion into various functional areas of the Bank for hands-on experience in projects and various work assignments. Mentorship and Coaching ProgramsThe mentorship and coaching programs ensures a faster integration into the Bank's culture and offer a robust support mechanism from mentors, coaches and buddy groups. Graduation and integration into the BankOnly Young Professionals who have successfully completed the YP Learning Faculty, three mandatory rotations, mentoring program, exhibited high performance and high potential, and no ethics related issues, will be integrated into the Bank's workforce, automatically graduating at PL5 grade level.    THE PROGRAM (YPP) STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS FOR 2025 INTAKE:The Bank seeks to recruit Young Professionals in different disciplines and specializations which are aligned to the new Ten-Year Strategy (TYS), the Four Cardinal Points, and the People Strategy, as summarised below:Ten-Year Strategy (TYS)The  Five Priority areas are summarised as follows:Light up and power Africa: Promote access to modern and affordable energy for all.Feed Africa: Achieve food security for Africa, through the transformation of agriculture.Industrialise Africa: Establish African manufacturing as an engine of job creation.Integrate Africa: Promote regional integration and value chains, as foundations for a more productive and integrated African economy.Improve the quality of life of the people of Africa: Focus on enhancing the living standards of Africans, particularly women and youths to enable them to achieve their potential The Bank's Four Cardinal PointsThe Four Cardinal Points have been defined, to accelerate the Bank's delivery for Africa, namely:Unlock Africa's Capital PowerRebuild Africa's Financial SovereigntyTurn Demographics into a Dividend andBuild Resilient Infrastructure, Add Real ValueIt is worth highlighting that for the 2025 intake, the Bank will focus on skills relevant to the Bank's Ten Year Strategy and Four Cardinal Points, as follows:Information Technology Management, including Digitalisation, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity; Agriculture; Human Capital and Youth Employment; Engineering; Investment Management; Operations Management & Programming; Procurement; Delivery & Performance Monitoring; Risk Management; Financial Management; Resources Mobilisation, Capacity Development; Governance, Natural Resources and Knowledge Management; Economics, Statistics and Data Management; Human Resources Management; Real Estate and General Services Management; Translation and Interpretation; Communication; Legal; Corporate Governance & Advisory Functions and any other fields.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:The Bank is an equal opportunity employer. To this end, the Bank is committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects its culture. The Young Professional Program targets motivated and high-potential individuals from the Bank's member countries.Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:Bearer of citizenship of a member country of the Bank.32 years of age or younger by 30th of November 2025.Master's degree in any discipline that is relevant to the business of the Bank, with outstanding academic credentials.At least 3 years' post-graduate work experience in areas related to the Bank's Ten-Year Strategy and Four Cardinal Points.Hands-on experience on the African continent or in other developing regions.Passion for Africa's development.Capacity to leverage knowledge, share and coach others - work effectively in teams with displayed high adaptability to a diverse environment.Teamwork, negotiation, client orientation, communication, strategic perspective, leadership and project management skills.Strong analytical & reporting skills, entrepreneurial drive, results-orientation and problem-solving capability.High business acumen and innovative mindset.Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.Ability to work in a digital environment and embrace technology as itevolves.Willingness to work and live in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, the Bank's Headquarters and any other country where the Bank may require the services. Proficiency in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Practical knowledge of SAP systems will be an advantage.Ability to travel continentally when required.The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer.Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Nationals from the following member countries are strongly encouraged to apply: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Cape Verde, China, Comoros, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Finland, Ireland, Kuwait, Libya, Luxembourg, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Korea. South Sudan, Sweden and Turkey.THIS IS A THREE-YEAR PROGRAM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT, WHICH ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.         ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________