The African Union, established as a unique Pan-African continental organization, plays a crucial role in promoting the swift integration and sustainable development of the African continent.
Its mission revolves around fostering solidarity, unity, cohesion, and collaboration among African nations and their citizens, while also striving to create a New Partnership on a global scale.
The organization’s headquarters is located in the vibrant city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which serves as a central hub for its operations.
To achieve its ambitious objectives, the African Union is committed to enhancing its organizational capacity and effectiveness in various areas. One of the initiatives designed to bolster its mission is the internship program offered by the African Union Commission.
This program invites applications from candidates who are nationals of Member States, providing a valuable opportunity for individuals to contribute to the Union’s goals while gaining invaluable experience in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
Scholarship Overview:
- The African Union is the program sponsor
- Open to Young Africans
- The application deadline is December 16, 2024
Benefits of the Internship Program:
The African Union Internship Program gives you the chance to advance your professional knowledge and abilities while also enhancing your educational experience.
Qualified individuals from a variety of academic areas can obtain professional exposure within the AU through the full-time internship program. As a company that values diversity and collaboration, we invite all eligible candidates to apply.
You should show that you can communicate with people of different cultural origins and beliefs and have a strong interest in the work of the AU
The program’s objectives are to improve your professional and personal abilities and introduce you to AU’s operations early in your career.
It gives you a way to learn in a multicultural setting and obtain practical experience in a variety of relevant professions.
You must have sufficient knowledge and expertise in pertinent fields.
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program for at least the last year
Must possess an advanced or postgraduate (Master) degree or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic discipline
Be a citizen of an African Union member state.
You must be enrolled full-time in the last year of a bachelor’s or graduate degree.
Be proficient in Arabic, English, French, or Portuguese, or at least one of the working languages of the African Union.
At the time of selection, be no older than thirty-two (32).
Have the highest standards of honesty and moral behaviour.
Have not been found guilty of any major crimes, except minor traffic infractions.
The internship positions do not require prior work experience.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to use online programs like email.
Strong interpersonal abilities
Proficiency in oral and written communication
Fluency in one or more AU languages and proficiency in one of the official’s working languages, French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, or Kiswahili is advantageous.
Documents Required:
The following supporting documentation needs to be included with the online application by applicants:
A letter of motivation outlining their goals for the internship program
A copy of a current national identity card or passport
Certified copy of the pertinent academic credentials
Curriculum vitae (CV) as of right now
Letter of recommendation for an internship from the educational institution they are enrolled in
You will receive an email confirming that their application was received once it has been successfully submitted.
How to Apply:
To apply, visit the African Union website with the link below.
Online applications are accepted for the AU Internship Program.
Before you can log in, you must first register if you are a new user of our online registration system. It is recommended that you include as much pertinent information as you can.
