Internship Program

• The African Union is offering a 2027 Internship Program for citizens of AU Member States in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia!
• Organization Overview - African Union
• The African Union (AU), a unique Pan-African continental body, is committed to advancing Africa's rapid integration and sustainable development through promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion, and cooperation among African peoples and states.
• Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the AU aims to build its capacity to implement its organizational structure effectively and contribute to Africa's development goals.
• Purpose of the African Union Internship Program
• The AU Internship Program 2027 offers an exceptional opportunity for qualified individuals to complement their educational background with professional experience within the AU.
• It aims to:
• Develop participants' skills and understanding of AU's work
• Provide exposure to the organization's operations across various departments
• Foster intercultural exchange and promote diversity
• Serve as a grooming ground for future African leaders

Candidates will gain hands-on experience in a professional, multicultural environment, supporting AU programs, projects, and activities.

Job Summary

• Employer: The African Union (AU)
• Job Type: Internship
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Administration
• Closing Date: 2026-12-31

Key Responsibilities

• Develop participants' skills and understanding of AU's work
• Provide exposure to the organization's operations across various departments
• Foster intercultural exchange and promote diversity
• Serve as a grooming ground for future African leaders

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor's degree or possess a recent Bachelor's degree or postgraduate (Master's) qualification in a related field
• Nationals of an AU Member State
• Full-time students in the final year of their Bachelor's or graduate studies
• Fluent in at least one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese)
• Not older than 32 years at the time of application
• Demonstrate high moral conduct and integrity
• No serious criminal convictions (excluding minor traffic offenses)
• Prior work experience is not required

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: jobs.au.int