The African Union (AU), a unique Pan African continental body, is dedicated to spearheading Africa’s integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion, and cooperation among African peoples and States. The AU Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
In its pursuit to attain these objectives, the African Union Commission invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for its Internship Program.
Focus Area
Interns will assist in providing administrative and technical support for the effective implementation of African Union programs, projects, and activities in its various Department/Directorates.
Position: Internship
Eligibility Requirements:
- Education: 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 (Masters) qualification in a related academic field.
- Experience: Prior work experience is not required for the internship positions.
Other Requirements:
- Nationals of a Member State of the African Union.
- Full-time students currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelors or graduate school program.
- Fluent in at least one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, or Portuguese).
- 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.
Internship Program Objectives:
The AU internship program provides an opportunity for interns to complement their educational experience and develop their professional skills through hands-on experience in various fields within the AU. The program encourages respect for diversity and teamwork, promoting an intercultural learning environment.
Terms and Conditions:
- The AU will have no financial obligation towards interns; travel arrangements, accommodation, and living expenses will be the responsibility of the interns.
- AU will use reasonable efforts to assist interns in obtaining their entry and residence visas.
- Interns will not be entitled to any compensation for travel.
- The internship is authorized only once for three (3) months, renewable one time.
- Interns are not entitled to medical travel or medical evacuation at the expense of the Commission.
- Interns must have individual insurance coverage throughout the internship duration.
Skill and Educational Background:
- 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 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.
- Commitment to work.
- Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural environment.
- Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity.
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deadline: October 31, 2024
Application Instructions:
If you are interested in the post and feel that you are suitable for the role, you are invited to apply through the following link:
Apply Here
Note:
- Applications for admission to the AU Internship Program must be submitted online.
- First-time users of the online registration system must register before logging in.
- Applicants 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 from 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 the application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
For any inquiries, please contact the African Union Commission.