AFRODAD Internship Program: January to June 2025
Are you passionate about Africa’s economic growth and sustainable development? Do you want to be part of AFRODAD’s mission to influence policy change in debt management, development finance, and inclusive economic development? Join us for an exciting internship opportunity to contribute to advancing economic justice across Africa!
We are looking for motivated interns to support our work in the following areas:
Open Positions:
- Policy, Research & Advocacy Intern
- Sovereign Debt Management (SDM) Intern
- Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) Intern
- Legal, Advocacy & Analysis on Debt (LAAD) Intern
- International, Public & Private Finance (IPPF) Intern
- Campaigns & Communication Intern
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (M&E) Intern
- Human Resources & Administration Intern
- Intern, Executive Director’s Office
Internship Duration: 6 months (January – June 2025)
Location:
- Office-based (for those in countries with AFRODAD offices like Harare, Zimbabwe or Yaoundé, Cameroon).
- Remote (for applicants outside these locations).
About AFRODAD:
The African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) is a Pan-African civil society organization working to promote transparency, accountability, and responsible borrowing among African governments. With a presence in 16 African countries and 3 regional economic blocks, we strive to ensure that Africa’s debt crisis does not impede the continent’s progress towards sustainable development and poverty eradication. In a world where debt is an urgent issue, we are committed to influencing policy change for better debt management, efficient resource mobilization, and the effective use of international finance.
Objective of the Internship Program:
The 2025 AFRODAD Internship Programme provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in policy advocacy, research, campaign management, and civil society organization management, while contributing to the economic justice movement in Africa.
What You’ll Learn:
- Practical experience in policy research and advocacy.
- Insights into African debt management, economic development, and public finance.
- Development of research, writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
- Exposure to working in a Pan-African Civil Society Organization.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fields such as Economics, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Communications, Human Resources, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields.
- Skills: Strong analytical and written communication skills, and the ability to present ideas clearly. Public speaking skills are a plus.
- Interest: A solid understanding of African development issues and a passion for advancing Africa’s global agenda on economic policy.
- Languages: Proficiency in English; French is required for positions in Cameroon.
- Tech: Ability to work remotely, with access to a laptop and reliable internet.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a 500-word personal statement explaining their interest in the internship, along with a detailed CV and at least 3 references (one from an academic institution).
Please email your application to [email protected], with the subject line “Intern – [Position]” by 12:00 pm (SAT), Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Late applications will not be considered.
Join AFRODAD in shaping Africa’s future by advocating for responsible debt management and sustainable development policies. Apply today to contribute to meaningful change!
