The African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) has officially announced applications for its highly anticipated Internship Programme running from July to December 2026. The six-month programme presents a unique opportunity for young African graduates to gain practical experience while contributing to economic justice, sustainable development, and policy advocacy across the continent.

As Africa continues to navigate growing debt challenges, climate-related economic pressures, and the long-term impacts of global crises, AFRODAD is seeking motivated and talented individuals who are passionate about development finance, public debt management, domestic resource mobilisation, and governance reforms.

About AFRODAD

AFRODAD is a Pan-African civil society organisation dedicated to promoting responsible borrowing, transparency, accountability, and sustainable development across Africa. The organisation works with national partners in 16 African countries and collaborates with three regional economic blocs to strengthen public participation in debt governance and development finance.

Its mission focuses on ensuring that African governments adopt and implement sustainable debt policies, improve domestic resource mobilisation systems, and effectively utilise international public finance to support poverty eradication and inclusive economic growth.

With debt sustainability becoming a critical issue across the continent, AFRODAD’s internship programme aims to build a new generation of professionals committed to advancing Africa’s development agenda.

Internship Opportunities Available

Successful candidates will join various departments within AFRODAD and contribute to ongoing projects and initiatives. Available internship positions include:

Policy, Research & Advocacy Intern
Policy & Advocacy, Sovereign Debt Management (SDM) Intern
Policy & Advocacy, Domestic Resource Mobilisation (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 Intern
Intern, Executive Director’s Office

Internship Duration and Work Arrangement

The internship programme will run for six months from July to December 2026.

Interns based in countries where AFRODAD maintains offices, including Harare, Zimbabwe, and Yaoundé, Cameroon, will work full-time from the office. Candidates located in other African countries will be offered remote working arrangements with support provided by AFRODAD to facilitate effective participation.

What Interns Will Learn

The internship programme is designed to provide participants with valuable professional experience while strengthening their understanding of Africa’s development challenges and opportunities.

Key learning areas include:

Hands-on experience in policy research and analysis
Exposure to advocacy and campaign management strategies
Understanding African economic development and debt management issues
Knowledge of public finance and domestic resource mobilisation
Enhanced analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills
Experience working within a Pan-African civil society organisation
Insights into media relations, stakeholder engagement, and organisational management

Eligibility Requirements

AFRODAD is seeking ambitious graduates with a demonstrated interest in economic justice and sustainable development.

Applicants 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
Statistics

In addition, candidates should possess:

Strong analytical and writing skills
Excellent public speaking abilities
Knowledge of African development and finance issues
Passion for advancing Africa’s interests on the global stage
Willingness to learn and grow professionally
Ability to work remotely when required
English language proficiency, with English and French required for applicants in Cameroon

Applicants are also required to have access to a personal laptop and a stable internet connection throughout the internship period.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the official AFRODAD Internship Programme application portal.

Applicants must upload the following documents:

An updated and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A 500-word personal statement outlining their motivation and suitability for the chosen role

Only complete applications containing all required documents will be considered during the selection process.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting applications is 12:00 noon (SAT), Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AFRODAD has also stated that late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

A Gateway to Africa’s Economic Justice Movement

The AFRODAD Internship Programme 2026 offers a valuable platform for emerging professionals seeking practical experience in policy advocacy, development finance, debt management, communications, monitoring and evaluation, and organisational leadership. Through direct engagement with experts and stakeholders across Africa, interns will contribute to meaningful policy discussions while developing skills that can support long-term careers in development and governance.

Graduates interested in shaping Africa’s sustainable future and advancing economic justice are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.