About
The African Union (AU) is a continental body committed to promoting unity, sustainable development, peace, and cooperation among African nations. Through its various departments and specialized agencies, the AU implements policies and programs that drive Africa’s socio-economic transformation and global integration.
Job Description
The AU Internship Program 2026 is a full-time opportunity for young Africans to gain hands-on professional experience in a multicultural, policy-driven environment.
Selected interns will:
- Provide administrative and technical support to assigned departments
- Contribute to policy implementation and research activities
- Support departmental projects and reporting processes
- Participate in meetings, documentation, and internal communications
- Gain exposure to continental development initiatives
Internship Focus Areas:
Interns may be placed in departments including:
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy & Sustainable Environment (ARBE)
- Economic Development, Trade, Industry & Mining (ETIM)
- Education, Science, Technology & Innovation (ESTI)
- Political Affairs, Peace & Security (PAPS)
- Health, Humanitarian Affairs & Social Development (HHS)
- Human Resources Management (HRM)
- Information & Communication
- Women, Gender & Youth (WGY)
- Infrastructure & Energy (IE)
- NEPAD
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Conference Management & Publications
- Office of Legal Counsel
- Ethics, Integrity & Standards
- And other AU directorates
Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree OR
- Have completed a Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
- Be a citizen of an African Union Member State
- Be no older than 32 years at the time of selection
- Be fluent in at least one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, or Portuguese)
- Demonstrate high moral standards and integrity
- Have no serious criminal record
- Show interest in the mission and work of the AU
- Prior work experience is not required
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good email and internet skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work in multicultural environments
- Knowledge of additional AU languages is an advantage
Internship Terms:
- Type: Full-Time
- Duration: 3 months (renewable once; maximum 6 months)
- Compensation: Unpaid
- Interns cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses
- Valid health insurance required
- AU may assist with visa processes where necessary
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Apply through the AU official recruitment portal
Upload the following documents:
- Motivation letter
- Valid passport or national ID
- Certified academic certificates
- Updated CV
- Recommendation letter (for students)
- Applicants will receive an email confirmation upon successful submission.