African Union Internship Program 2024/25 For Young Africans

About African Union Internship Program 2024/25

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among

the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New Partnership Worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

In seeking to attain this objective, the African Union intends to build its capacity to deliver, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure.

In this pursuit, the African Union Commission invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for its Internship Program.

Focus Areas:

In general, interns assist in providing administrative and technical support for effective implementation of African Union internship Program, projects and activities in its below Department/Directorates:

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)

African Union Internship Program 2024/25 Summary

Type: Internship
Sponsor: African Union
Eligible Countries: African Countries

Benefits: Professional skills, Hands-on experience, Exposure to AU workings
Deadline: December 16, 2024

African Union Internship Program 2024/25 Eligibility Criterias

Actively enrolled 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.

Terms and Conditions:

The AU will have no financial obligation towards interns – travel arrangements and cost of accommodation and living expenses will be the responsibility of the interns.
AU will use reasonable efforts to assist the interns in obtaining their entry and residence visas.
Interns will not be entitled to any compensation for travel.

The internship will be authorized only once for three (3) month renewable one time for any candidate.
Interns are not entitled to medical travel or medical evacuation to and from the internship location at the expenses of the Commission.
Interns shall therefore have individual insurance coverage throughout the duration of the internship.

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

Purpose of the African Union Internship Program 2024/25:

The African Union Internship Program provides an opportunity for interns to complement their educational experience and to develop their professional skills and experience through The AU internship program.
It is a full-time engagement through which qualified individuals from diverse academic backgrounds are given the opportunity to gain professional exposure within the AU.
As an organization which promotes respect for diversity and teamwork, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Applicants should have a keen interest in the work of the AU and demonstrate the ability to interact with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
The program aims to expose participants to the workings of the AU at an early stage of their professional career and strengthen their personal and professional skills.
It provides an avenue for participants to 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.

Selection Process

Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to write clearly and concisely

Be committed to work
Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment
Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity

Application Documents for the African Union (AU) Internship Program 2024/25

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.

Method of Application

Applications 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.

Deadline: 16th December, 2024

Apply Here

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