Africa Finance Corporation Internship Program 2026
African Finance Corporation (AFC) Internship offers a high-performance environment characterized by internationally competitive, often tax-free compensation.
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is a pan-African multilateral development financial institution established in 2007 to provide pragmatic solutions to the continent’s infrastructure deficit.
Overview of the Africa Finance Corporation Internship Program 2026
- Type: Internships
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Sponsor: Africa Finance Corporation
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Perks: Full Sponsorship,Monthly Stipend, Accommodation
- Deadline: 2nd February, 2026
Education
- A strong first degree in engineering/economics/finance/sciences from a recognised university
- Additional relevant qualifications, such as an MBA or M.Sc. (could be in view) in a relevant field will be an advantage.
- Relevant certifications related to finance or infrastructure investing.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience, preferably in infrastructure-related investment banking or financial advisory.
- Previous experience in infrastructure investment and/or financial or operations advisory on African projects
- Previous professional experience or training in research, financial analysis, and developing pitch books/presentations.
- Language
- Fluency in writing and speaking English is mandatory.
- Any of French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic would be desirable.
Others
- Passion for working in Africa and for being a part of providing solutions to Africa’s development-related issues and needs.
- Willingness to live and work in Lagos, Nigeria.
Internship PerksÂ
- Visa processing support available, if necessary.
- Roundtrip airfare
- In-country transportation
- Housing
- Stipend
The Intern will play key roles in the origination, business development, execution, portfolio management and overall management of AFC and AFC Capital’s investment, Syndications, or Advisory activities across Africa.
Key Qualifications for the Africa Finance Corporation Internship Program 2026
- Proficient in the development and interrogation of Microsoft Excel financial models (project finance, corporate finance, equity, shareholder loans, mezzanine, etc.), strong financial analysis capability, and experience in the preparation of Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations for marketing purposes (pitchbooks)
- Strong quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills
- Well-developed communication and business writing skills, including an ability to interface directly and effectively with senior officers of a variety of potential clients.
- Good credit and investment review capacity. Ability to cogently provide insightful analysis for transactions
- Good market knowledge of the investment sector in Africa, and the infrastructure segment specifically, with basic knowledge of the key markets, sponsors, and competitors
- Strong research skills, with a clear capacity to develop research material using publicly available information, and by leveraging various networks and internal resources available.
- Attributes
- Detail oriented with strong organisational skills, good time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
- Flexibility and ability to work with limited supervision. A self-starter, able to assume the initiative following basic leads provided by senior colleagues and team members.
- Strong team working capabilities, and able to work seamlessly with staff within the Division and across the Corporation
- High level of creativity and capacity to develop innovative ideas or work with other team members of build-up transaction ideas for onward marketing to clients.