Title: Internship Programme
Publication Start Date: 07/03/2025
Job Description:
Organization Information
Established as a unique pan-African continental organization, the African Union is mandated to lead the process of rapid integration and sustainable development of Africa through the promotion of unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples and states of Africa, as well as through the establishment of a new partnership with other regions of the world.
The Headquarters of the African Union is established in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.
To achieve this objective, the African Union intends to enhance its capacity to carry out its mandate by, among other things, implementing its organizational structure.
To this end, the African Union Commission invites applications from all Member States of the Union for its Internship Programme.
AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Teamwork • Africa First
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing
Internship Objective
The AU Internship Programme provides an opportunity for qualified candidates from diverse academic backgrounds to gain professional experience within the AU. As an organization that promotes respect for diversity and teamwork, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Applicants should have a strong interest in the work of the AU and demonstrate an ability to interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
The programme aims to expose participants to the workings of the AU at an early stage in their professional careers and to strengthen their personal and professional skills. It offers participants the opportunity to gain practical experience in various areas of specialization, while operating in an intercultural environment. The AU will benefit from this as the participants possess adequate knowledge and skills in the relevant areas and can constitute a breeding ground for future African leaders.
Area of expertise
In general, the interns help to provide administrative and technical support for the effective implementation of the programmes, projects and activities of the African Union in the departments/directorates indicated below:
– Office of the Chairperson
– Office of the Deputy Chairperson
– Office of the Director General
– Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE)
– Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Mines (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
– Integrated Management Information System Division
– Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
– Conference and Publications Management (CMP)
– Office of Security and Safety Services
– Citizens and Diaspora Directorate (CIDO)
– Health and Medical Services
– Financial Control Unit
– Office of Strategic Planning and Implementation
– 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)
Eligibility Criteria
• Active enrollment in at least the final year of a Bachelor’s degree program OR
• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related academic field;
• Be a national of an African Union Member State;
• Be a full-time student and enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree;
• Be fluent in at least one of the working languages of the African Union (Arabic, English, French or Portuguese);
• Be thirty-two (32) years of age or older at the time of selection;
• Be of impeccable moral conduct and integrity;
• Not be convicted of a serious criminal offense, except for minor traffic offenses;
• Prior work experience is not required for internship positions.
Terms and Conditions
• The AU does not incur any financial obligation towards the intern – travel arrangements, accommodation costs and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern.
• The AU will make reasonable efforts to assist the intern in obtaining their entry and residence visa.
• The intern does not receive any compensation for his/her travel.
• The internship is granted once for a period of three (3) months, renewable once.
• The Commission does not cover travel expenses for medical treatment or medical evacuation to and from the internship location. The intern must therefore have individual insurance coverage for the entire duration of the internship.
Required Skills
• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Proficiency in email applications and the Internet;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing;
• Fluency in one of the official working languages of the African Union (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Spanish or Portuguese). Knowledge of another AU language would be an added advantage.
Core Skills
• Ability to communicate clearly;
• Ability to write clearly and concisely;
• Demonstrate professional motivation;
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment;
• Be of the highest moral character and integrity.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Application
to join the AU Internship Program must be submitted online at: https://jobs.au.int/job/Internship-Program/1506-en_FR .
You will need to register before you can log in if you are using our online registration system for the first time. We advise you to provide as much relevant information as possible.
The applicant must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
• A cover letter stating what the applicant hopes to gain from the internship program;
• A copy of a valid passport or national identity card;
• Certified copies of relevant academic documents;
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV);
• A letter of recommendation for the internship from their educational institution.
Deadline for receipt of applications: December 31, 2025
Once the application has been accepted, the candidate receives an email confirming receipt of their application.
