Internship Opportunities

ACBF has internship opportunities in Harare-Zimbabwe, Accra-Ghana and Nairobi-Kenya for recent graduates to join the Foundation.

The internship offers opportunities to:

• Work with a major international institution driving Africa’s capacity development.
• Participate and gain a deeper understanding of ACBF’s work in Africa.
• Work collaboratively with experienced professionals in a multicultural environment.
• Develop the individual’s career path with practical work experience as they contribute to ACBF’s work.

Selection Criteria (required skills and knowledge)

Selection will be on a competitive basis, and the following minimum qualifications and competencies are required.

Qualifications and Skills

Interested candidates must have a Bachelors’ degree or an advanced degree in a wide range of fields, such as Business Administration, Communication, Finance, Economics, Library and Information Science, Human Resources, Procurement, International Development, Marketing, Public Administration, Records Management, or any related Social-Sciences field.

• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and be accountable.
• Fluency in at least one of the Foundation’s working languages (English or French).
• Excellent writing, research, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent computer skills (MS applications)Demonstrated mastery of subject matter.
• Efficient in meeting commitments, deadlines and achieving results
• Good communication skills.

The Foundation will provide the interns with a monthly stipend. Interns shall be responsible for their own medical insurance coverage, transport (air travel where applicable), and living accommodation expenses.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be on a competitive basis and the following minimum qualifications, experience and competencies are required:

About the African Capacity Building Foundation

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is the leading capacity development institution in Africa and has become the African Union’s specialized Agency since 2017. Since 1991, ACBF has empowered over 100,000 professionals across the public and private sectors, civil society, and academia, while building institutions in more than 40 member states. Through strategic partnerships and impactful programs, the Foundation builds human and institutional capacity and generates and disseminates knowledge to advance Africa’s sustainable development in line with Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ACBF’s current strategic plan focuses on key impact areas such as Climate Change and Energy for productive use, Agribusiness and Food Sovereignty, Trade as an engine for economic development, and Economic and Social Governance. The Foundation is headquartered in Harare, with regional offices in Accra and Nairobi and a Liaison Office at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa.

How to Apply

To apply for this internship opportunity please submit in confidence a resume and a cover letter that details why you are a good fit for this internship position to recruitment@theacbf.org with the subject Internship by 15 May 2026.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.