If you are a visionary young person from any of the African countries, then the Afrika Kommt Internship program is an opportunity for you to join other young leaders across Africa in Germany for an opportunity to share your expertise, knowledge, local network, and unique African perspective. Sign up now to get empowered with international experience, technical skills, and the opportunity to learn the German language and become an African change agent for both yourself and your country.

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About Afrika Kommt Internships Programme

The program Afrika Kommt brings together the most visionary young leaders from Africa and leading German companies. The program aims at highly qualified young professionals and young executives from countries in Africa including North Africa with years of hands-on work experience, strong leadership qualities, and a very high level of commitment and dedication.

The AFRIKA KOMMT program is a one-year stay in Germany program for African professionals. During this time, the fellows actively work in their partner companies where they are trained and mentored. Other components organized by GIZ such as language courses, training, and networking events supplement the learning experience.

Benefits Of the Internship

During the one-year stay in Germany, fellows will participate in the following programs;

• Intensive German language course
• 3 Management Training (Focus: Intercultural Competencies, Leadership, Project and Change Management, Conflict Management)
• 8-month fellowship in the partner company
• One-week study tour
• Weekend Seminars
• Networking events
• Farewell ceremony with the Federal Foreign Office

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to participate in the Afrika Kommt Internships, you are to meet the below criteria;

• University degrees in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Pharmacy, Medicine, Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science/Information Technology, Business Information, Communication, Economics, Human Resources, Finance, Healthcare, Law, Life Science, Physics, Supply Chain Management, Product Management etc.
• Postgraduate degree (e.g. MBA) is an advantage.
• Two to five years of relevant work experience
• Excellent English language skills, French, Portuguese, and German languages are an advantage
  Inter-cultural competencies, openness to new experiences abroad, and willingness to learn German

physically fit female candidates not older than 35 years are particularly welcome to apply.

Other Requirements

• Language and communication skills: Excellent English skills Strong oral and written communication skills High willingness to learn German.
• Professional skills: High leadership potential Strong self-motivation and self-starter mentality High level of dedication, commitment, and target orientation Strong capacity for teamwork.
• Personal attributes: High level of enthusiasm, flexibility, and resilience Outstanding intercultural competencies Ability to adapt to new environments quickly.

Internship Financing 

The Afrika Kommt Internship program is financed by the various participating German companies and covers the following;

• Intensive German language courses (face-to-face) in Africa and Germany including fees, traveling, accommodation, and living allowances
• Roundtrip airfare to and from Germany
• Living allowance of €720 / per month
• Accommodation during all stages of the program in Germany
• Health insurance, accident insurance, and liability insurance
• Programme-related traveling expenses in Germany
• International management training courses
• Study tours and weekend seminars in Germany as well as cultural activities
• One-off relocation fee of € 1.000, for settling back into the home countries
• Roundtrip airfare to and from Germany as well as travel and accommodation during the refresher course

How to Apply for Afrika Kommt Internships

To submit your application for the Afrika Kommt Internship program, you are to visit the Afrika Kommt Internships website by clicking here.

Application Deadline

Not specified.

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