Overview

The African Union is offering a 2026 Internship Program for citizens of AU Member States. This program provides young, motivated individuals with practical experience in a multicultural environment and aims to nurture future African leaders.

Eligibility

Be nationals of an AU Member State.
Be actively enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree program or possess a completed Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate (Master’s) qualification.
Be full-time students currently in their final year of undergraduate or graduate studies.
Be no older than 32 years at the time of application.
Be fluent in at least one AU official language (Arabic, English, French, or Portuguese).
Demonstrate high moral standards, integrity, and professionalism.
Have no criminal record or history of serious criminal offences.

Benefits

The AU will make reasonable efforts to assist interns in obtaining entry and residence visas where applicable. Interns gain hands-on experience in administrative, technical, and policy-related tasks, enhance their professional skills, and promote intercultural understanding.

Please note: The AU will not bear any financial responsibility for interns’ travel, accommodation, or living expenses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance coverage.

Focus Areas and Departments

Cabinet of the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson
Office of the Director General
Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)
Economic Development, Trade, Industry, Mining (ETIM)
Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI)
Infrastructure and Energy (IE)
Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS)
Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development (HHS)
Human Resources Management (HRM)
Operations Support Services
Management Information Systems Division
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Conference Management and Publications (CMP)
Office for Safety and Security Services
Citizens and Diaspora (CIDO)
Medical and Health Services
Financial Control Unit
Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery
Office of Internal Oversight (OIO)
Quality Assurance and Control
Ethics, Integrity, and Standards
Office of the Secretary to the Commission
Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC)
Office of Protocol
Partnership and Resource Mobilization
Women, Gender, and Youth (WGY)
Information and Communication
Peace Fund Secretariat
New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the AU recruitment portal. The application package should include a motivation letter, a recent CV, certified copies of academic certificates, a copy of valid identification, and a recommendation letter from the candidate’s academic institution. Applicants are advised to complete and upload the AU CV template.