Organization Overview:
The African Union (AU), a Pan-African organization based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is dedicated to fostering Africa's rapid integration and sustainable development. It works to promote unity, solidarity, cooperation, and cohesion among African nations while developing a global partnership. To achieve this, the AU is expanding its capacity to deliver on its mission, including the execution of its organizational structure.

Internship Program Purpose:
The African Union Internship Program offers a valuable opportunity for interns to gain practical experience and enhance their professional skills. The program is full-time, open to individuals from diverse academic backgrounds, and provides exposure to the AU's operations. Interns are expected to demonstrate an interest in the AU's work and the ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultural and belief systems. This internship helps participants build both personal and professional skills, providing hands-on experience in various fields while working in an intercultural environment. It also offers the AU support from participants with the skills needed for current and future challenges, serving as a potential platform for developing future African leaders.

Areas of Focus:
Interns generally assist in administrative and technical tasks to support the implementation of AU programs and activities. Internship opportunities are available in several departments and directorates, including:
- 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, and 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)

Terms & Conditions:
- The AU does not provide financial support for travel, accommodation, or living expenses. These costs are the responsibility of the intern.
- The AU will assist with entry and residence visas, but travel expenses are not covered.
- The internship is a 3-month term, renewable once for another 3 months.
- Interns are not entitled to medical travel or evacuation; they must have individual insurance coverage for the duration of the internship.

Required Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Comfortable with email and internet applications.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to write and speak clearly.
- Proficiency in at least one AU working language, with additional language skills considered a plus.

Core Competencies:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
- High standards of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to the program.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is December 16, 2024.