African Union Internship Program 2026: Eligibility and How to Apply

The African Union Internship Program 2026 offers practical experience supporting the African Union Commission. Interns contribute to administrative and technical work while building professional skills in a multicultural environment.

Organization: African Union Commission (AUC)
Location: Ethiopia; assignment depends on the host unit
Duration: Three months, renewable once
Funding: Unpaid and self-funded
Application deadline: December 31, 2026; closing time and time zone not specified
Requisition: 1506

Who can apply?

• Nationals of an African Union Member State.
• Final-year undergraduate students, postgraduate students or graduates of a recognized institution.
• Applicants meeting the program’s age and language requirements.
• Candidates with strong integrity, communication and interpersonal skills.

The general internship guidance lists ages 22–32 at application; the vacancy specifies a maximum age of 32 at selection. Review both before applying. The vacancy’s eligibility section lists Arabic, English, French or Portuguese; the general page also includes Kiswahili. Prior work experience is not required.

Placement and costs

Assignments support AU departments in areas such as governance, peace and security, education, finance, human resources, technology and communications. Computer proficiency and the ability to work across cultures are useful.

Interns pay their own travel, accommodation and living expenses. There is no AU financial support or per diem. Individual insurance is required, and medical travel or evacuation is not covered. The AU may assist with entry and residence visas. The program is full-time, normally Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; extensions depend on performance and the host unit.

Documents to prepare

• Motivation letter explaining your goals.
• Valid passport or national identity card.
• Certified academic certificates.
• Current CV using the mandatory AU template.
• Recommendation letter from your institution of learning.

How to apply

1. Open the Internship Program vacancy and download the AU CV template.
2. Create or update your careers profile.
3. Complete the application and upload the required documents before December 31, 2026.
4. Keep the confirmation email and monitor your application in the careers portal.

Recruiters contact candidates whose profiles match available placements. For program inquiries, contact Internship@africa-union.org.

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