African Union Internship Program 2027
The African Union Commission invites eligible citizens of African Union Member States to apply for the African Union Internship Program 2027. The programme is designed to complement participants’ academic education by providing practical exposure to professional work within the African Union and helping students and recent graduates develop skills that can support their future careers.
The internship gives participants an opportunity to learn more about how the African Union operates while gaining practical experience in relevant areas of work. Interns can apply knowledge gained through their studies, contribute to assigned activities and work alongside professionals within an international and multicultural environment.
Through the programme, participants can strengthen both their personal and professional abilities while gaining firsthand workplace experience. The exposure to the African Union’s institutional environment can also help eligible candidates better understand regional cooperation and professional opportunities across Africa as they prepare for the next stage of their careers.
SUMMARY:
- Organisation: African Union Commission
- Program Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Program Duration: 2-years
- Available Slot: Several
- Basic Qualifications: Recent Graduates
- Nationality: Africans
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for African Union Internship Program are as follows:
- Applicants must actively enrol 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.
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
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: 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.** **
Application Deadline: Not specified
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