AFRODAD INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

JANUARY – JUNE 2027

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? Scroll down and find out more!

Positions under: Policy & Advocacy, Campaigns & Communication, Finance & Administration, Human Resources, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning and the Executive Director’s Office.

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Open Positions

Policy & Advocacy, Sovereign Debt Management (SDM) Intern – View Job Description

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Duration: 6 months

Location: 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.

About AFRODAD

The African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) is a Pan-African Civil Society Organisation with national partners in 16 African countries and 3 regional economic blocks. Our mandate is to enhance public participation on public debt to strengthen accountability, governance, and promote responsible borrowing among African Governments. We work to ensure African continent do not slide back into being heavily indebted and are focused on influencing African governments to institute and implement policies and practices for sustainable development and eradication of poverty through development and implementation of sustainable debt policies; transparent, accountable, and efficient mechanisms for mobilisation and utilisation of domestic resources; as well as effective use of international public finance.

With the continent facing a debt crisis, and the world talking about debt in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change and war, AFRODAD is pleased to announce its 2026 Internship Programme. We are looking for a team of interns who have a strong interest in issues of Africa’s debt management, domestic resources, and private and public finance to join our team and contribute to influencing African Governments to institute and implement policies and practices for sustainable development and eradication of poverty.

Objective of AFRODAD’s Internship Programme 2027

To learn and champion the economic justice movement through policy advocacy and analysis, civil society organisational management, and media relations and coordination.

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 to advance Africa’s agenda on the global stage,
Ability to work remotely where necessary (AFRODAD will provide necessary support for remote working).
Language – English and French (For Cameroon)
Desire and effort to learn and grow professionally

Interns are required to have their own laptops and always have access to stable internet.

Application process*

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the following link: AFRODAD Internship Programme – January – June 2027

Please 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), Friday 20th November 2026.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Late applications will not be considered.

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