The OPEC Fund for International Development is currently accepting applications for its Internship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The OPEC Fund for International Development Internship Program
The OPEC Fund offers an Internship Program enabling students from diverse academic backgrounds to experience work with an international organization. The Internship Program runs for between three and six months and is designed to:
- Provide a framework to support students assigned to any OPEC Fund department so that the focus remains on enriching the student’s experience;
- Provide an immersive experience so that students gain practical experience of working for an international organization; and
- Provide the opportunity for students to understand the OPEC Fund’s vision, mission and related values.
Benefits of The OPEC Fund for International Development Internship Program
- Hands- on experience in an international organization
- Exposure to OPEC Fund's operational and strategic activities
- Opportunity to develop professionals skills in diverse departments
- Work in a multicultural and international environment
- Gain pratical knowledge aligned with academic background
- Networking opportunities with professionals and fellow interns.
The OPEC Fund for International Development Internship Program Requirements
- Applicants must be between 19 to 25 years of age and enrolled in an undergraduate program (having completed at least two years) or graduate program
- Alternatively, applicants may be recent graduates, having graduated a maximum of one year before the application deadline
- Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French, German or Spanish is an added advantage
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Comfortable working with digital collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint)
- Familiarity with modern digital tools, including the responsible use of AI assisted platforms for research and drafting, is an advantage
- Keenly interested in the work of the OPEC Fund
- Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity
- Ability to demonstrate the OPEC Fund’s core values (Integrity, Empowerment, Excellence, Innovation, Community).
Application Date and Process
- An Online Application Form
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A copy of their university diploma or equivalent, or an original letter of confirmation from a university/school certifying the applicant is / was an undergraduate student
- A copy of their most recent university transcripts, showing the cumulative GPA or equivalent
- A short statement in English (about 150-250 words) outlining their motivation for applying
Application Deadline
12 April, 2026
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