The African Union Commission is pleased to invite application from citizens of Member states for the 2025 African Union Internship aimed at building the capacity of interns in core values and functions of the African Union.
The Internship program provides an opportunity for interns to complement their educational experience and to develop their professional skills as well as their experience through the internship, a platform for them to gain professional exposure within the African Union.
SUMMARY:
- Company/Organisation(s): African Union Commission
- Internship Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Internship Duration: 3-6 months
- Available Slot: Several
- Basic Qualifications: Bachelors, Masters & PhD
- Nationality: African countries
See Also: EU Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates Delegation to the African Union 2024
2025 African Union Internship Program | DETAILS
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. Interns will assist in providing administrative and technical support for effective implementation of African Union programmes, projects and activities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the 2025 African Union Internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- 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.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the 2025 African Union Internship program are to complete their application online. If you are a first-time user of the online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in. Applicants are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
- Supporting Documents:
- 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.
Application Deadline: December 16th, 2024
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