African Forum & Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) Internship Program 2025

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About AFRODAD Internship Program

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.

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. 

Objective of AFRODAD’s Internship Programme 2025: To learn and champion the economic justice movement through policy advocacy and analysis, civil society organisational management, and media relations and coordination.  

 

 

• Sponsor Organisation: African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD)

Benefits of AFRODAD Internship Program

• 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. 

AFRODAD Internship Program Requirements

• Education - bachelor's or a master's Degree in the following fields: administration, human resource, communications; data science; development economics; economics; international development; international relations; law; and 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 from home and remotely (AFRODAD will provide necessary support for homeworking).
• 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 Date and Process

To apply for AFRODAD’s Internship Programme, please submit a 500-word personal statement stating your interest together with your detailed CV and at least 3 references at least one of which should from your learning institution. Send your application to the Executive Director on [email protected] clearly stating the position you are applying for on the subject line e.g. “Intern – Policy and Advocacy” by 12noon (SAT), Saturday 30th November 2024.  

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

Application Deadline

30 November, 2024

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