African Union Internship Program for Final Year Students/Graduates

An internship program for Bachelor’s degree final year students and graduates is now available at the African Union. This is an opportunity for you to complement your educational experience and to develop your professional skills and experience through the African Union internship program.

This program is a full-time engagement through which qualified individuals from diverse academic background are given the opportunity to gain professional exposure with the AU. As an applicant for the African Union Internship program, you should have a keen interest in the activities of the AU and demonstrate the ability to interact with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

During this program, you’ll 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 Areas

There are various departments/directorates where interns will be expected to assist and provide technical support for effective implementation of African Union programs. Check here for the list of the focus areas

Eligibility Criteria

The African Union Internship program seeks for individuals who are:

• Actively enrolled in at least the final year of a Bachelor’s degree program OR have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or an advanced/post graduate (Masters) qualification in a related academic field;
• Nationals of a Member State of the African Union
• Fluent in at least one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French or Portuguese)
• No more than thirty-two (32) years of age at the time of selection
• Having the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity
• Not convicted of any serious criminal offence excluding minor traffic offences.
• Prior work experience is not required for the internship positions

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 advantage

Application Requirements

Application for admission to the African Union Internship Program are submitted online. You must submit the following supporting documents with your online application:

• A motivation letter indicating what you expect to gain out of the internship program
• A copy of a 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 you might be attending
• Upon successful submission of your application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that your application has been successfully received.

Application Deadline: December 16, 2024

For more information, kindly visit the official webpage of the African Union Internship Program