African Union Internship Program for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

The African Union Commission is delighted to announce the African Union Internship Program, offering citizens of its Member States the opportunity to apply and gain valuable professional experience and skills. This program aims to enhance the applicants’ educational background, providing a platform for growth and development in their chosen field.

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. 

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for African Union Internship Program are as follows:

• Applicants must actively enrol 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.

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

Benefits

• Gain professional exposure within the AU
• Strengthen personal and professional skills
• Gain hands-on experience in various applicable fields
• Learn in an intercultural environment
• Opportunity to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Potential grooming ground for future African Leaders
• Gain adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas

How 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.

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.