Stagiaire Proparco Douala

This internship at PROPARCO (Groupe AFD) in Douala, Cameroon offers a 6-month renewable opportunity for a Master’s-level student in Economics/Finance from a Cameroun-based university. The role focuses on financial analysis, risk assessment, and project support for financial institutions and infrastructure projects in Central Africa. The intern will assist in evaluating financial documents, managing portfolios, and preparing internal reports under the supervision of the Regional Director. The internship aligns with PROPARCO’s mission to promote private sector investment for sustainable development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

What it offers

• Indirect financial compensation through stage allowances (amount not specified).
• Exposure to financial analysis, risk assessment, and project management in a development finance context.
• Support in financial reporting, portfolio tracking, and stakeholder engagement for financial institutions and infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to work with a regional office covering 7 countries in Central Africa.

Who can apply

The internship is open to students enrolled in a Master’s program in Economics or Finance at a Cameroun-based university. Applicants must be conventioned with their university and demonstrate proficiency in French and English. A prior stage in banking, corporate finance, or financial analysis is a plus.

What you'll do

• Analyze financial documents (balance sheets, credit applications) for institutions and projects.
• Assess risks and evaluate the financial health of counterparties (banks, PMEs).
• Prepare internal reports (e.g., project identification fiches) and follow up on portfolio management tasks.
• Support infrastructure project due diligence, including market and competitive analyses.
• Organize events and conduct diligence on prospective partners.
• Draft financial notes and credit analyses for internal review.

How to apply

1. Submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
2. Submit a letter of motivation explaining your interest in development finance and PROPARCO’s work.
3. Ensure your application is sent via email to proparcodouala@proparco.fr with the subject: STAGIAIRE PROPARCO DOUALA.
4. Deadline: 15 October 2026.

Good to know

• The internship is based in Douala, Cameroon, with possible travel to other Central African countries.
• French and English proficiency are mandatory.
• The internship is 6 months, renewable once, with a start date of 1 December 2026.