African Union Commission Internship Programme

The African Union Commission Internship Programme offers professional exposure for qualified individuals from diverse academic backgrounds within the AU.

What it offers

• Full-time internship experience in an intercultural environment
• Hands-on experience in various applicable fields
• Professional and personal skills development
• Minimum duration of 3 months, with possibility of extension for another 3 months

Who can apply

• Nationals of African Union Member States
• Students enrolled in full-time undergraduate (final year) or postgraduate study, or graduates from a recognized institution
• Fluent in one of the AU official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, or Kiswahili)
• Aged between 22 and 32 at the time of application

How to apply

• Submit application through the AU Careers portal: https://careers.au.int
• Required documents:
  • Motivation letter outlining expected gains from the internship
  • Copy of valid passport or national identity card
  • Certified copies of relevant academic certificates
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Recommendation letter for internship from the institution of learning
• Create a profile on the AU Careers portal
• Monitor application status via the portal