African Union Internship Program for Applicants who are Citizens of Member States

The African Union Internship Program offers recent graduates and final-year students from AU Member States a three-month, full-time placement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a possible one-time renewal.

What it offers

• A three-month internship in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, renewable one time.
• No financial compensation; interns cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
• Interns must arrange and pay for their own medical insurance for the duration.

Who can apply

• Applicants must be nationals of an African Union Member State.
• Actively enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree OR have obtained a Bachelor’s or advanced/postgraduate (Masters) qualification.
• No more than thirty-two (32) years of age at the time of selection.
• Fluent in at least one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, or Portuguese).
• Full-time students currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelor’s or graduate program.

What you'll do

• Provide administrative and technical support across departments such as:
  • Cabinet of the Chairperson
  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)
  • Economic Development, Trade, Industry, Mining (ETIM)
  • Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS)
  • Human Resources Management (HRM)
  • Information and Communication
  • Women, Gender and Youth (WGY)
  • And more listed in the source.

How to apply

• Apply online via the AU careers portal.
• Submit:
  • A motivation letter
  • A copy of valid passport or national identity card
  • Certified copies of relevant academic certificates
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV) using the mandatory AU CV template
  • Recommendation letter for internship from your institution
• First-time users must register before logging in.

Good to know

• Prior work experience is not required.
• The AU will assist with entry and residence visas but does not cover travel costs.
• Interns are not entitled to medical travel or evacuation by the Commission.