Organization Information
Established as a unique pan-African continental organization, the African Union is mandated to lead Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion, and cooperation among African peoples and states, and by forging new partnerships with other regions of the world.
The African Union Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.
To achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to fulfill its mission by, among other things, implementing its organizational structure.
To this end, the African Union Commission invites candidates from all Member States of the Union to submit their applications to its Internship Programme.
AU Values
β’ Respect for diversity and teamwork β’ Africa first
β’ Transparency and accountability β’ Integrity and impartiality
β’ Efficiency and professionalism β’ Information and knowledge sharing
Internship Objectives
The AU Internship Programme offers qualified candidates from diverse academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain professional experience within the AU. As an organization that promotes respect for diversity and teamwork, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Candidates should have a strong interest in the work of the AU and demonstrate the ability to interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
The programme aims to introduce participants to the workings of the AU at an early stage of their professional careers and to enhance their personal and professional skills. It offers participants the opportunity to gain practical experience in various areas of specialization while working in an intercultural environment. The AU will benefit from this, as the participants possess relevant knowledge and skills in the fields concerned and can serve as a training ground for future African leaders.
Area of Expertise:
In general, interns help provide administrative and technical support for the effective implementation of African Union programs, projects, and activities in the departments/directorates indicated below:
– Office of the Chairperson
– Office of the Vice-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 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 Control (OIO)
– Quality Assurance and Control
– Ethics, Integrity and Standards
– Office of the Secretary of 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
β’ Active enrollment in at least the final year of a Bachelor’s degree program OR
β’ Hold a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in a related academic field;
β’ Be a national of a Member State of the African Union;
β’ Be a full-time student enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program;
β’ Proficiency in at least one of the working languages of the African Union (Arabic, English, French, or Portuguese);
β’ Be no more than thirty-two (32) years old at the time of selection;
β’ Have impeccable moral conduct and integrity;
β’ Not have been convicted of a serious criminal offense, with the exception of minor traffic violations;Β
β’ Prior professional experience is not required for internship positions.
Terms and Conditions
β’ The UA incurs no financial obligation towards the intern β travel arrangements, accommodation costs, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern.
β’ The UA will make reasonable efforts to assist the intern in obtaining their entry and residence visa.
β’ The intern will not receive any compensation for their travel.
β’ The internship is granted only once for a period of three (3) months, renewable only once.
β’ 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
β’ Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
β’ Proficiency in email and internet applications;
β’ Excellent interpersonal skills;
β’ Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
β’ Proficiency in one of the official working languages of the African Union (English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Kiswahili, or Portuguese). Knowledge of another AU language would be an asset.
Core Skills
β’ Ability to communicate clearly;
β’ Ability to write clearly and concisely;
β’ Demonstrated professional motivation;
β’ Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment;
β’ Possess the highest degree of morality and integrity.
Application:
Applications to join the UA Internship Program must be submitted online.
You will need to register before you can log in if this is your first time using our online application system. We advise you to provide as much relevant information as possible.
Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
β’ A cover letter outlining what the applicant hopes to gain from the internship program;
β’ A copy of a valid passport or national identity card;
β’ Certified copies of relevant academic documents;
β’ An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV);
β’ A letter of recommendation for the internship from the applicant’s home institution.
Once the application is accepted, the applicant will receive an email confirming receipt of their application.
HOW TO APPLY?
Applications must be submitted exclusively via the website:Β https://jobs.au.int/job/Programme-de-stages/1506-fr_FR
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026
