Deadline: June 30, 2023.

The AU internship program is a full-time engagement through which qualified individuals from diverse academic backgrounds are given the opportunity to gain professional exposure within the AU. As an organization which promotes respect for diversity and team work, they encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Applicants should have a keen interest in the work of the AU and demonstrate the ability to interact with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Program is open to applicants who are:

• Nationals of the African Union’s Member States.
• Students enrolled in full-time undergraduate (in final year of study)/ postgraduate study or graduates from a recognized institution of learning.
• Fluent in one of the AU official working languages (Arabic, English, French or Portuguese, Kishwahili).
• Applicants must be aged between 22 and 32 at the time of application.
• Meet the requirements specified in the terms of reference.

APPLICATION

Candidates interested to apply for internship with the African Union Commission should kindly send the following document

1. A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
2. A copy of valid passport or national identity card
3. Certified copies of relevant academic certificates
4. Current curriculum vitae (CV)
5. Recommendation letter for internship from the institution of learning that they are attending

Applicants will be required to create a profile on AU Careers portal.

Applicants must submit the following  supporting documents with their online application:

• A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
• A 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 that they are attending

Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received. 

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