African Union (AU) Internship Program 2023

African Union (AU) Internship Program 2023 – How To Apply. African Union is now inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the 2023 Internship Program. See the application procedures below and the requirements.

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:

Title: African Union Commission Internship Program

Page Contents

Location: Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Internship

The African Union Internship Program provides an opportunity for interns to complement their educational experience and to develop their professional skills and experience.
The AU internship program 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 that 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.

Focus Area

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

Cabinet of the Deputy Chairperson
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)
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
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
New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)

Requirements And Eligibility

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 / Postgraduate (Master’s) qualification in a related academic field.
Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union.
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 offense excluding minor traffic offenses.
Prior work experience is not required for internship positions.
Be full-time students currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelor’s or Graduate School Program.
Be fluent in at least one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French or Portuguese).

Required Skills:

Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Proficiency with e-mail and internet applications,
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Proficiency in one of the AU official’s working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, Kiswahili) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

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) months renewable one time for any candidate.
Interns are not entitled to medical travel or medical evacuation to and from the internship location at the expense of the Commission. Interns shall therefore have individual insurance coverage throughout the duration of the internship.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline

30th June 2023.

Applications Requirements

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.
kindly 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 a 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 successful.