The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has officially opened applications for its 2025 Internship Programme, offering an exceptional opportunity for emerging professionals across East Africa to kick-start their careers through direct institutional engagement.
Backed by the Government of Japan, this highly anticipated internship aims to place 14 young leaders—two from each IGAD Member State—within various IGAD offices for a three-month, non-renewable placement designed to enhance regional cooperation, gender equality, and sustainable development across the Horn of Africa.
Why You Should Apply?
This is not your average internship. The IGAD Internship Programme offers:
- Hands-on leadership exposure in government, regional, and development sectors
- Placement in your home country, with potential travel opportunities within the IGAD region
- Training and mentoring focused on gender equality, development, and program implementation
- Networking opportunities with professionals, policymakers, and international experts
While the program is unpaid, the career-defining experience, mentorship, and institutional exposure make this internship a golden opportunity for ambitious graduates.
Internship Focus
The 2025 IGAD Internship focuses specifically on promoting gender equality across professional domains. Interns will be placed within IGAD divisions according to their academic qualifications and will receive real-time exposure to regional integration strategies.
The Intern’s Responsibilities include:
- Supporting program/project implementation
- Assisting in gender mainstreaming efforts
- Producing an end-of-internship report under supervision of an IGAD Project Manager
Who Can Apply?
If you’re an ambitious young scholar from one of the IGAD Member States and passionate about regional development, you may be the ideal candidate.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 21–27 at the start of internship
- Must be a national of an IGAD Member State
- Bachelor’s degree minimum, or enrolled in a Master’s program
- Less than two years of post-Master’s professional experience
- Fluent in English (French is an added advantage)
- Strong communication, time management, and computer literacy skills
- Ability to thrive in a multicultural, international work environment
Duty Station: Respective IGAD Member State (applicants will be placed within their home country)
Duration: Three (03) months, non-renewable.
Apply: https://igad.int/job/internship2025/
The last date to apply for the IGAD Internship Programme 2025 is 30th April 2025.
