Afreximbank Research Sabbatical Programme 2024

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• Table of Content
• About African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
• Research Sabbatical Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Research Sabbatical Programme
• Requirements for Research Sabbatical Programme Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Multilateral Financial Institution established for the purposes of financing and promoting intra and extra African trade. The shareholders comprise African governments, African private and institutional investors as well as non-African private and institutional investors. The Bank was established under the twin constitutive instruments of an Agreement signed by member states and multilateral organizations which confers the status of an international organisation on the Bank, as well as a charter, governing its corporate structure and operati...... continue reading

Research Sabbatical Programme

Aim and Benefits of Research Sabbatical Programme

The Afreximbank Research Sabbatical Programme offers individuals from academic or research institutions the opportunity to undertake relevant research contributing to the Bank’s intellectual leadership in fulfillment of its mandate.

Requirements for Research Sabbatical Programme Qualification

Position: Open primarily to senior lecturers / senior researchers from recognized Universities, research institutions or similar organisations. The programme is highly competitive and entry shall be based on merit.

Thematic Areas: The Bank is seeking for professionals who are interested in conducting research in the areas of intra-African trade and investments, including Intra-African Trade & AfCFTA Implementation, Africa’s industrialization & export development, trade finance leadership, financial sustainability and/or any other areas that are relevant to the Bank’s mandate.

Nationality: applications are open to nationals of African countries and Caribbean Community countries.

Language: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other official languages will be an added advantage (French, Arabic, or Portuguese).

Period: Ready to commit to the Bank for a period of one (1) calendar year on a non-renewable basis..

Documents Required for Application

 Interested applicants should complete an online application form on the Bank’s website and submit it electronically along with:

1. Current CV and cover letter
2. A defined plan of research activities with specific research outcomes, deliverables and timelines as well as supporting material that underpin the likelihood of achieving those outcomes and deliverables.
3. Recommendation letter from present employer, confirming that the candidate’s job will still be available at the end of the sabbatical.
4. Copy of valid passport.
5. Certified copies of relevant academic certificates.
6. Short statement of intent (maximum of one A4 page) indicating why they should be considered for the programme.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Afreximbank website