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  The African Union (AU) internship program is a full-time program where qualified individuals from different academic backgrounds have the opportunity to gain professional exposure to the operations of the AU.
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Interested persons in the AU internship program must have an interest in the activities of the regional organization and must be able to interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

To be eligible for the program

  • The applicant must be a national of an African Union member state.
  • The applicant should be actively enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program or have obtained a bachelor’s degree or an advanced/postgraduate (master’s) qualification in a related academic field.
  • The applicant should not be more than 32 years old at the time of selection.
  • The applicant must be fluent in one of the working languages of the African Union (English, French, Arabic, or Portuguese).
  • The applicant must demonstrate a high standard of moral conduct and integrity.
  • The applicant must not have been convicted of any serious criminal offence, excluding minor traffic offences.
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Some of the benefits of the program include

  • Participants will be exposed to the operations of the AU and also improve their professional and personal skills.
  • It is also a platform for participants to learn in an intercultural environment.
  • It is a grooming ground for future African leaders.
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The application documents include

  • A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
  • A copy of a valid passport or national identity card
  • Certified copies of relevant academic certificates
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Recommendation letter for internship from the institution of learning that they are attending
  • Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
The deadline for applications is October 31, 2024. Click HERE to apply.
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This article was first published on 9th October 2024

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