APPLY NOW FOR THE 2024–2025 AFRICAN UNION (AU) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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Through the African Union Internship Program, which is a full-time commitment that gives qualified individuals from a variety of academic backgrounds the chance to gain professional exposure within the AU, interns can enhance their educational experience and develop their professional skills and experience. 

As a company that values diversity and collaboration, we invite all eligible candidates to apply. Candidates should show that they can communicate with people of different cultural origins and beliefs and have a strong interest in the work of the AU.2024/2025 AFRICAN UNION(AU) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. 


The program's objectives are to improve participants' professional and personal abilities and introduce them to the AU's operations early in their careers. 

It gives participants a way to learn in a multicultural setting and obtain practical experience in a variety of relevant professions.

Participants who have sufficient knowledge and expertise in pertinent fields and who might be used as a training ground for future African leaders would further benefit the AU. Qualifications for Eligibility

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program for at least the last year OR

 • A Bachelor's degree or an advanced/postgraduate (Masters) degree in a relevant academic discipline is required; 

• Be citizens of an African Union member state. They must be enrolled full-time in their last year of a bachelor's or graduate degree.

 

• Speak Arabic, English, French, or Portuguese fluently, or at least one of the African Union's working languages. 

• At the time of selection, be no older than thirty-two (32). 

• Adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards. 

• Have not been found guilty of any major crimes, with the exception of minor traffic infractions. 

• The internship positions do not require prior work experience.

Required Skills

• Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Proficiency with e-mail and internet applications,
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, Kiswahili) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage
Core Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly

• Ability to write clearly and concisely

• Be committed to work

• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural environment

• Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity

Area of Focus 

Generally speaking, interns help the following Departments/Directorates of the African Union implement its programs, projects, and activities effectively by offering administrative and technical support: 

The Director General's Office; the Chairperson's Cabinet; 

the Deputy Chairperson's Cabinet Agriculture, Blue Economy, 

Rural Development, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) 

- Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI) 

- Economic Development, Trade, Industry, and Mining (ETIM) 

Energy and Infrastructure (IE) PAPS stands for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security. 

Humanitarian Affairs, Social Development, and Health (HHS) Management of Human Resources (HRM) and Services for Operations Support Conference Management and Publications (CMP); 

Management Information Systems Division, 

Office for Safety and Security Services, Citizens and Diaspora (CIDO), 

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Medical and Health Services 

The Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery's Financial Control Unit OIO, or 

the Office of Internal Oversight - Quality Control and Assurance - Integrity, Ethics, and Standards 

Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC) and Office of the Secretary to the Commission Terms and Conditions for the Peace Fund Secretariat, Women, Gender, and Youth (WGY), Partnership and Resource Mobilization, Office of Protocol, Information and Communication, and the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)

The interns will be responsible for their own travel, housing, and living expenses; the AU will not be responsible for any financial obligations to them.

 • AU will make a good faith attempt to help the interns get their residency and entrance visas. 

• Travel expenses will not be reimbursed to interns. 

• The internship will only be approved once for a duration of three (3) months, with the possibility of renewal once for each candidate. 

• At the Commission's expense, interns are not entitled to medical transportation or evacuation to and from the internship site. As a result, interns must have personal insurance coverage for the period of their internship.

How to apply visit 2024/2025 AFRICAN UNION(AU) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. 

Uses Online applications are accepted for admission to the AU Internship Program. Before you can log in, you must first register if you are a new user of our online registration system. It is recommended that you include as much pertinent information as you can. The following supporting documentation needs to be included with the online application by applicants: 

• Current curriculum vitae (CV); 

• A letter of recommendation for internship from the educational institution they are attending; 

• A copy of a valid passport or national identity card; 

• A motivation letter outlining the benefits they hope to obtain from the internship program; 

• A certified copy of pertinent academic certificates; 

• An email confirming receipt of the application.

Application Deadline: December 16, 2024

Source: OFA

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