50 Internship Programs at Africa Union: (Deadline 31 December 2026)
Job Title: Internship Program
Posting Start Date: 2/16/26
Job Description:
Organization Information
The African Union, established as a unique
Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid
integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity,
cohesion and cooperation among
the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New
Partnership Worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
In seeking to attain this objective, the
African Union intends to build its capacity to deliver, among others, the
implementation of its organizational structure.
In this pursuit, the African Union
Commission invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for its
Internship Program.
AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Team Work
• Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability
• Integrity and
Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism
•
Information and Knowledge Sharing
Purpose of the Internship
The African Union Internship Program
provides an opportunity for interns to complement their educational experience
and to develop their professional skills and experience through The AU
internship program is a full-time engagement through which qualified
individuals from diverse academic backgrounds are given the opportunity to gain
professional exposure within the AU. As an organization which promotes respect
for diversity and team work, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Applicants should have a keen interest in the work of the AU and demonstrate
the ability to interact with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and
beliefs.
The program aims to expose participants to
the workings of the AU at an early stage of their professional career and
strengthen their personal and professional skills. It provides an avenue for
participants to gain hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while
learning in an intercultural environment. The AU will further gain
support from participants who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant
areas and serve as a potential grooming ground for future African Leaders.
Focus Area
In general, interns assist in providing
administrative and technical support for effective implementation of African
Union programmes, projects and activities in its below Department/Directorates:
– Cabinet of the Chairperson
– Cabinet of the Deputy Chairperson
– Office of the Director General
– Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and
Sustainable Environment (ARBE)
– Economic Development, Trade, Industry, Mining (ETIM)
– Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI)
– Infrastructure and Energy (IE)
– Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS)
– Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development
(HHS)
– Human Resources Management (HRM)
– Operations Support Services
– Management Information Systems Division
– Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
– Conference Management and Publications (CMP)
– Office for Safety and Security Services
– Citizens and Diaspora (CIDO)
– Medical and Health Services
– Financial Control Unit
– Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery
– Office of Internal Oversight (OIO)
– Quality Assurance and Control
– Ethics, Integrity and Standards
– Office of the Secretary to the Commission
– Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC)
– Office of Protocol
– Partnership and Resource Mobilization
– Women, Gender and Youth (WGY)
– Information and Communication
– Peace Fund Secretariat
– New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)
Educational Resources
Eligibility Requirements
• Actively enrolled in at
least the final year of a Bachelor’s degree program OR
• Must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or an advanced/ post
graduate (Masters) qualification in a related academic field;
• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union.
• Be full time students currently enrolled in the final year
of their Bachelors or graduate school program.
• Be fluent in at least one of the African Union working
languages (Arabic, English, French or Portuguese).
• Be no more than thirty-two (32) years of age at the time of
selection.
• Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and
integrity.
• Have not been convicted of any serious criminal offence
excluding minor traffic offences.
• Prior work experience is not required for the internship
positions.
Terms and Conditions
• The AU will have no
financial obligation towards interns – travel arrangements and cost of
accommodation and living expenses will be the responsibility of the interns.
• AU will use reasonable efforts to assist the interns in
obtaining their entry and residence visas.
• Interns will not be entitled to any compensation for
travel.
• The internship will be authorized only once for three (3)
month renewable one time for any candidate
• Interns are not entitled to medical travel or medical evacuation
to and from the internship location at the expenses of the Commission. Interns
shall therefore have an individual insurance coverage throughout the duration
of the internship.
Required Skills
• Proficient computer
skills (MS Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Proficiency with e-mail and internet applications,
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages
(French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, Kiswahili) and fluency in
another AU language(s) is an added advantage
Core Competencies
• Ability to communicate
clearly
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Be committed to work
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural
environment
• Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity
Applications
Application for admission to the AU
Internship Program are submitted online.
If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need
to register before you can log in. You are advised to provide as much relevant
information as possible.
Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online
application:
• A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out
of the internship program
• A copy of valid passport or national identity card
• Certified copies of relevant academic certificates
• Current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Recommendation letter for internship from the institution
of learning that they are attending
• Upon successful submission of their application, applicants
will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully
received.
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