Appy for African Union (AU) Internship Program 2024

The African Union (AU) is a group of 55 countries in Africa. It started in 2002 to replace the Organization of African Unity (OAU) which was active from 1963 to 1999. Our goal is to create a united, successful, and peaceful Africa, led by its people and respected worldwide.

We are looking for candidates for:

Title: Internship Program 2024

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Type of Job: Internship

What the Internship is for:

The African Union Internship Program offers a chance for interns to enhance their education and build their professional skills. It’s a full-time program where people from different academic backgrounds can gain work experience within the AU. We value diversity and teamwork and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Applicants should be interested in the AU’s work and able to communicate well with people from different cultures. The program aims to introduce participants to the AU early in their careers and improve their skills. It allows them to learn in a diverse environment and gain hands-on experience. Participants with relevant knowledge and skills can also support the AU and potentially become future African leaders.

Interns help with administrative and technical tasks for African Union programs, projects, and activities in various departments. These include:

Deputy Chairperson’s Cabinet
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).

Appy for African Union (AU) Internship Program 2024

Requirements for Eligibility:

To qualify for this opportunity, you must meet these conditions:

You should be in your last year of studying for a Bachelor’s degree, or you should already have a Bachelor’s degree or a higher qualification like a Master’s degree in a related subject.
You must be from a country that is part of the African Union.
You should be studying full-time in your last year of a Bachelor’s degree or graduate program.
You need to be able to speak at least one of these languages fluently: Arabic, English, French, or Portuguese.
You should be no older than thirty-two years when you’re chosen.
You must have good morals and be honest.
You shouldn’t have been found guilty of any serious crimes, but minor traffic offenses are okay.
It’s not necessary to have previous work experience for these internship roles.

Skills Needed:

Good with computers (know how to use MS Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Know how to use email and the internet
Friendly and good with people
Can talk and write well
Good at one of the official AU languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, Kiswahili), and it’s even better if you know more than one.

Important Qualities:

Can explain things clearly
Can write clearly and shortly
Willing to work hard
Can work well with people from different cultures
Always acts with honesty and high moral standards.

Terms and Conditions

Financial Responsibility: The AU won’t pay interns. Interns need to take care of their own travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
Visas: AU will try to help interns get their entry and residence visas.
Travel Compensation: Interns won’t get paid for travel.
Internship Duration: The internship is for three months and can be renewed once.
Medical Expenses: The AU won’t cover medical travel or evacuation costs for interns.
Insurance: Interns must have their own insurance during the internship.

Application Deadline Not specified.

How to Apply If you’re interested and qualified, follow these steps:

Click on the link to apply online.

Note

Applications for the AU Internship Program must be submitted online.
If it’s your first time using our online registration system, you’ll need to register first.
Please provide as much relevant information as you can.
Along with the online application, applicants must submit the following documents:
- A letter explaining why they want to join the internship program.
- A copy of a valid passport or national ID card.
- Certified copies of academic certificates.
- An up-to-date CV.
- A recommendation letter for the internship from their school.
After successfully submitting the application, applicants will receive a confirmation email.