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The African Union Commission

Internship Program at the African Union Commission (Addis Ababa)

Deadline
50 days left
Level
Bachelor’s, Master’s
Country
Ethiopia
Language
Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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This internship program at the African Union Commission is for nationals of an African Union member state who are in the final year of a bachelor’s degree or who already hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field, up to age 32. Applications must be submitted online, using the mandatory AU CV template and the required documents. Travel, housing, living allowance, and health insurance are not covered, and the AU only provides partial support with the visa.

Verified on 30 October 2026

This internship program in Addis Ababa is open to students and graduates from African Union member states aged 32 or under. The AU assists with visa procedures, but living expenses remain the intern's responsibility until the December 31, 2026 deadline. Applications close on 31 December 2026, that is in 50 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Ressortissant d’un État membre de l’Union africaine

    “Be a national of a member State of the African Union;”

    Official text (French): Être un ressortissant d’un État membre de l’Union africaine ;

  • Inscription ou diplôme universitaire

    “Active enrollment in at least the final year of a Bachelor's program OR Be the holder of a Bachelor's degree or a second- or third-cycle (Master) degree in a related academic field ;”

    Official text (French): Inscription active à la dernière année au moins d’un programme de Licence OU Être titulaire d’une Licence ou d’un diplôme de deuxième ou troisième cycle (Master) dans un domaine universitaire connexe ;

  • Candidature en ligne

    “The application to join the UA internship program must be submitted online.”

    Official text (French): La candidature pour intégrer le programme de stages de l’UA doit être déposée en ligne.

  • Étudiant à temps plein (pour derniers cycles)

    “Be a full-time student and be enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor's or Master's degree;”

    Official text (French): Être étudiant à temps plein et être inscrit en dernière année de Licence ou de Master ;

  • Maîtrise d’au moins une langue de travail de l’UA

    “Proficiency in at least one of the working languages of the African Union (Arabic, English, French or Portuguese);”

    Official text (French): Maîtrise d’au moins une des langues de travail de l’Union africaine (arabe, anglais, français ou portugais) ;

  • Age limit

    “Be a maximum of thirty-two (32) years old at the time of selection ;”

    Official text (French): Avoir trente-deux (32) ans maximum au moment de la sélection ;

  • Modèle de CV AU obligatoire

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Expérience requise : Une expérience professionnelle préalable n’est pas requise pour les postes de stagiaire

  • Conduite morale et casier judiciaire

    “Have irreproachable moral conduct and integrity; Not have been convicted of a serious criminal offence, except for minor traffic offences;”

    Official text (French): Avoir une conduite morale et une intégrité irréprochables ; Ne pas être condamné pour une infraction pénale grave, à l’exception des infractions mineures au Code de la route ;

Assets

  • Professional experience

    “Prior work experience is not required for intern positions.”

    Official text (French): Une expérience professionnelle préalable n’est pas requise pour les postes de stagiaire.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key phrase here is “reasonable efforts”: the AU’s support with the visa is not the same as paying for travel or guaranteeing the visa itself. The real test is not prior experience, since it is not required, but the clarity of your internship project and the strength of your academic file. Because the financial burden remains on you, you should check before applying that you can manage Addis Ababa without depending on external support. The right move is to complete the AU CV template, then gather your passport, certified academic documents, and personal insurance before submitting.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open

What is actually funded

  • Visa feesPartially covered.L’UA fera des efforts raisonnables pour aider le stagiaire à obtenir son visa d’entrée et de séjour

Not covered: Travel · Accommodation · Living allowance · Health insurance

Countries covered

Eligible applicants are nationals of an African Union member state who meet the academic requirement and are no older than 32. The element that broadens eligibility is the absence of any prior work experience requirement, so recent profiles can apply without a work history. However, the process remains strict on age, academic status, and the online submission with the mandatory AU CV template.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Motivation letterUne lettre de motivation indiquant ce que le candidat espère acquérir dans le cadre du programme de stage
  • Copie du passeport ou de la carte d’identité nationaleCopie en cours de validité du passeport ou de la carte d’identité nationale
  • Copies certifiées conformes des documents universitairesCopies certifiées conformes des documents universitaires pertinents
  • Curriculum vitae (AU CV template)Un curriculum vitae (CV) à jour, à remplir sur le modèle AU obligatoire
  • Recommendation letterUne lettre de recommandation pour le stage émanant de l’établissement d’enseignement dont il relève

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