African Union Internship Program

African Union Internship Program

Applications are now open for the 2024 African Union (AU) Internship Program. 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.

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 Deputy Chairperson

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)

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.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Union Internship Program

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