JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: African Union (AU)
Position: Internship Program
Number of Openings: 50
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Type: Internship (3 months, renewable once)
Industry: International Relations, Development, Public Policy
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
Salary: Unpaid (interns cover their own travel, accommodation, and living expenses)
ABOUT THE AFRICAN UNION
The African Union (AU) is a unique Pan-African continental body established to promote unity, solidarity, cohesion, and cooperation among African states while driving Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development. Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the AU works to strengthen continental integration, foster socio-economic growth, and develop partnerships worldwide.
The AU Internship Program provides young African professionals and students with hands-on work experience in various AU departments and directorates, helping them gain skills, knowledge, and insight into continental governance and development programs.
POSITION: INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Interns will assist with administrative and technical tasks to support the effective implementation of AU programs, projects, and activities in assigned departments.
Key Departments/Directorates Include:
- Cabinet of the Chairperson & Deputy Chairperson
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy & Sustainable Environment (ARBE)
- Economic Development, Trade, Industry & Mining (ETIM)
- Education, Science, Technology & Innovation (ESTI)
- Infrastructure & Energy (IE)
- Political Affairs, Peace & Security (PAPS)
- Health, Humanitarian Affairs & Social Development (HHS)
- Human Resources Management (HRM)
- Management Information Systems Division
- Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC)
- Women, Gender & Youth (WGY)
- Information & Communication
- New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)
- And more specialized units across the AU
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of an AU Member State.
- Be actively enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s program OR hold a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Be no older than 32 years at the time of selection.
- Be fluent in at least one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, or Portuguese).
- Possess high moral integrity and no serious criminal record.
- Be full-time students or recent graduates.
- Prior work experience is not required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong email and internet research skills
- Good interpersonal and teamwork abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Additional fluency in another AU language is an advantage
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Clear communication skills
- Ability to write concisely and professionally
- Commitment to AU values and work ethics
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- High moral standards and integrity
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Internships are unpaid — all travel, accommodation, and living expenses are the intern’s responsibility.
- AU may assist in visa arrangements, but costs are not covered.
- Internship duration: 3 months (renewable once).
- Interns must have personal health insurance for the entire internship period.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted online through the AU recruitment portal:
Important: Applicants must use the official AU CV template.
Deadline: December 31, 2025
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