Internship Program

The African Union Internship Program offers qualified individuals an opportunity to complement their educational experience and develop professional skills within the AU. Interns will provide administrative and technical support for the effective implementation of African Union programmes, projects, and activities across multiple departments and directorates, including the Cabinet of the Chairperson, Economic Development, Education, Health, Human Resources, and more. The program aims to expose participants to the workings of the AU at an early stage of their professional career, strengthen personal and professional skills, and provide hands-on experience in a multicultural environment. Interns will assist in various applicable fields while learning in an intercultural setting, contributing to the AU's mission of promoting unity, solidarity, and sustainable development in Africa.

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; Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union; Be full-time students currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelor's 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 offense excluding minor traffic offenses; Prior work experience is not required for the internship positions; 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.