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PAID INTERNSHIP : Check out these internship opportunities the African Union

A full-time opportunity for qualified persons from a variety of academic backgrounds to get professional exposure inside the African Union is provided via the AU Internship.

As a company that values diversity and collaboration, we invite all eligible candidates to apply.

Through the African Union Internship Programme, interns can enhance their academic background and expand their professional expertise and experience. A full-time opportunity for eligible persons from a variety of academic disciplines to get professional exposure within the AU is provided via the AU internship programme. As a company that values diversity and collaboration, we invite all eligible candidates to apply. In addition to exhibiting a strong interest in the AU's work, applicants should be able to communicate with people of different cultural origins and views.

In addition to enhancing participants' professional and interpersonal abilities, the programme attempts to introduce individuals to the inner workings of the AU early in their careers. Participants get the opportunity to learn in a multicultural setting and obtain practical experience in a variety of relevant professions. As a potential training ground for future African leaders, individuals with sufficient knowledge and expertise in pertinent fields will further strengthen the AU.

Emphasis Area

Generally speaking, interns support the below Departments/Directorates of the African Union by providing administrative and technical support for the successful implementation of its programmes, initiatives, and activities:

-    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, 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)

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is October 31, 2024.

Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached to apply.

Additional Information

Host Institution
African Union
Program Type
Fully Funded
Program Benefits
The African Union Internship will introduce selected interns to the organization's operations early in their professional careers.
Candidates' professional and personal abilities will be strengthened by the internship.
While learning in a multicultural setting, it gives learners a chance to obtain practical experience in a variety of relevant professions.
Note: The interns' living expenses, travel, and visa expenses will not be covered by the AU.
Eligibility Criteria
Participate in a bachelor's degree programme at least until the last year OR possess a bachelor's degree or an advanced/postgraduate (master's) qualification
be citizens of an African Union member state.
possess fluency in at least one of the working languages of the African Union, which are Portuguese, English, French, or Arabic.
possess a maximum age of thirty-two (32) years at the time of selection.
Have the utmost honesty and moral behaviour standards.
For the internship positions, prior work experience is not a requirement.
Eligible Countries
All African Countries
Application Procedure
Documents Needed for the Internship with the African Union
Candidates must be prepared to submit the following paperwork in order to apply:

a letter of inspiration outlining their goals for the internship programme
a copy of a current national identity card or passport
certified copies of the pertinent degree certificates
Curriculum vitae (CV) as it is now
recommendation letter for an internship from the educational institution they are enrolled in

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