African Union Vacancy Internship
African Union Vacancy Internship
The African Union, established as a unique Pan-African international body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid-fire integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion, and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New Partnership Worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In seeking to attain this objective, the African Union intends to build its capacity to deliver, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure. In this pursuit, the African Union Commission invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for its Internship Program.
Focus Area
In general, interns assist in providing executive and specialized support for the effective implementation of African Union programs, projects, and activities in its below Department/ Directorates
Position Internship
Eligibility Requirements Actively enrolled in at least the final time of a Bachelor’s degree program OR Must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or an advanced/postgraduate (master) qualification in a related academic field; Experience previous work experience isn't required for the internship positions.
Other Requirements
- Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union.
- Be full-time scholars currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelor or graduate school program.
- Be fluent in at least one of the African Union working languages( Arabic, English, French, or Portuguese).
- Be no further than thirty- two( 32) years of age at the time of selection.
- Possess the loftiest standard of moral conduct and integrity.
- Haven't been convicted of any serious felonious offence excluding minor traffic offences.
African Union Internship Program provides an opportunity for interns to complement their educational experience and to develop their professional skills and experience The AU internship program is a full-time engagement through which qualified individuals from different academic backgrounds are allowed to gain professional exposure within the AU. As an organization that promotes respect for diversity and teamwork, we 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 colorful artistic backgrounds and beliefs. The program aims to expose participants to the workings of the AU at an early stage of their professional career and strengthen their particular and professional skills. It provides an avenue for participants to gain hands-on experience in colorful applicable fields while learning in an intercultural environment. The AU will further gain support from participants who possess acceptable knowledge and skills in applicable areas and serve as an implicit grooming ground for unborn African Leaders.
Terms and Conditions
The AU will have no financial obligation towards interns – travel arrangements and cost of accommodation and living expenses will be the responsibility of the interns. AU will use reasonable efforts to assist the interns in obtaining their entry and residence visas.
- Interns won't be entitled to any compensation for travel.
- The internship will be authorized only once for three (3) months renewable one time for any candidate
- Interns aren't entitled to medical travel or medical evacuation to and from the internship location at the expense of the Commission.
- Interns shall therefore have individual insurance coverage throughout the internship.
Job Requirements
- complete computer skills( MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Proficiency with email and internet applications,
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
- Proficiency in one of the AU official's working languages( French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, Kiswahili) and fluency in another AU language( s) is an added advantage Core Competencies
- Ability to communicate easily
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Be married to work
- Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment
- Possess the loftiest standard of moral conduct and integrity
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
How To Apply
If you're interested in the post and feel that you're suitable for the role then you’re invited to apply through the below link https://jobs.au.int/job/Internship-Program/765006702/
Note:
Applications for admission to the AU Internship Program are submitted online. still, you'll need to register before you can log in If you're a first-time user of our online registration system. You're advised to give as important applicable information as possible.
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 a valid passport or public identity card
- Certified copies of applicable academic certificates
- Current curriculum vitae( CV)
- Recommendation letter for internship from the institution of learning that they're attending
- Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
