African Union Internship Program 2024/2025 – Apply Here

African Union Internship Program 2024/2025 – Apply Here. African Union is now inviting applications for the 2024/2025 Internship program. Interested persons should check the article below for how to apply and the requirements.

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). The main objectives of the OAU were to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonization and apartheid; to promote unity and solidarity amongst African States; to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development.

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 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 team work, 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.

In general, interns assist in providing administrative and technical support for effective implementation of African Union programs, projects and activities in its 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)
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)

Aim and Benefits

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.

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/ 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 offense excluding minor traffic offenses.
•   Prior work experience is not required for the internship positions.

Selection Process

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 an 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

Core Competencies

•   Ability to communicate clearly
•   Ability to write clearly and concisely
•   Be committed to work
•   Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural environment
•   Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity

Documents Required for Application

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.

How to Apply

Interested persons should Click Here to apply

Application 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

For more details, visit the official website @ https://jobs.au.int