JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: African Union (AU)
Position: Internship
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Internship (3 months, renewable once)
Number of Openings: 50
Deadline: December 31, 2025
About the African Union
The African Union (AU) is a continental organization dedicated to promoting unity, solidarity, and sustainable development across Africa. Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the AU implements programs and projects to advance political, economic, and social integration across its 55 Member States. The Internship Program provides young professionals with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in AU operations while contributing to Africa’s development agenda.
Internship Position
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be nationals of an African Union Member State
- Actively enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s program OR have obtained a Bachelor’s or advanced (Master’s) degree in a relevant field
- Fluent in at least one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese); knowledge of additional AU languages is an advantage
- Must be no more than 32 years old at the time of selection
- High moral conduct and integrity; no serious criminal convictions
- Prior work experience is not required
Departments/Directorates:
Interns may be assigned to one of the following AU departments:
- Cabinet of the Chairperson & Deputy Chairperson
- Office of the Director General
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)
- Economic Development, Trade, Industry, Mining (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 & ERP
- Conference Management and Publications (CMP)
- Office for Safety and Security Services
- Citizens and Diaspora (CIDO)
- Medical and Health Services
- Financial Control Unit
- Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery
- 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)
Internship Terms and Conditions:
- The AU does not provide financial compensation, travel, accommodation, or living expenses
- Interns must have individual insurance coverage
- Internship duration: 3 months, renewable once
- AU may assist with entry and residence visa procedures
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
Core Competencies:
- Commitment to work
- High moral and ethical standards
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Teamwork and cultural sensitivity
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the AU Careers Portal:
Important Notes:
Thank you for your interest in the African Union. Please complete your profile using the African Union CV template.
Be aware that the use of the AU CV template is MANDATORY!!!! Kindly download the CV from the link below, fill and upload to apply for jobs.
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