African Union Internship Program for African Students: The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through the African Union offers an Internship Program to African students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in IT, Digital Application, and Digital Policy to work as interns and gain some practical experience and international exposure.
It will provide an avenue for participants to gain exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields while learning in a multicultural environment. Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
African Union Internship Program 2024 for African Students SUMMARY:
- Company/Organisation(s): African Union
- Program Type: Internship
- Program Location: Ghana
- Program Duration: 3 months
- Available Slot: Several
- Basic Qualifications: Undergraduates
- Nationality: African Students
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the African Union Internship Program, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
- Applicants must be Final-year students who are enrolled on a full-time basis in a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: IT,
- Digital Application, Digital Policy, or related fields.
- Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
- Proficiency in one of the AU Official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
- Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills (tests will be administered)
- Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
- Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
- Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply
AUC Internship Program Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Applications for the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online. If you are a first-time user of the AfCFTA online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
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 identity card
- A letter of motivation
- Current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Proof of enrolment, preferably a letter of introduction from one’s University
Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
African Union Internship Program for African Students Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:
- Application and cover letter should be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat
- Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates are placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
- Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
- Offer letter: A candidate who is selected following a telephone interview and/or written test will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate
Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted no later than October 31, 2023, 11h59 p.m. UTC.
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AUC Internship Program FAQs
Q. How can I apply for an internship position at the African Union (AU)?
A. Apply through the AU career portal, create your personal profile and submit your application with supporting documents online.
Q. Who is eligible for internship at the AU?
A. Applicants from AU member States, including full-time students currently in their last year of their Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programs or graduates of Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and PhD.
Q. How will I know that my application was successfully submitted?
A. Receipt of online applications will be confirmed via the email address you have provided. The email is an official confirmation of your application.
Q. Will I hear about the status of my application?
A. You can monitor the progress of your application status through the AU career portal. Recruiters will contact you if your profile matches internship positions that are available in the organization.
Q. If I am accepted, what kind of work will I be doing?
A. This will depend on the needs of the host Department/Division/Unit to which you are assigned.
Q. How long is the AU Internship Program?
A. For the internship to be worthwhile and effective, interns will be accepted for a minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of extension for another 3 months depending the applicant’s performance and the willingness of the host Department/Division/Unit.
Q. Can I get financial support from the AU?
A. AU does not provide any financial support or cover any costs for living expenses during the assignment for interns. All successful applicants are expected to make their own arrangements for travel, lodging, and living expenses during the internship period.
Q. Do I need to be at the AU Office full-time?
A. Internships at AU are full-time time and interns are expected to work Monday to Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm for the duration of the internship.
Q. Is an intern entitled to sick leave?
A: An intern is not expected to work if he/she is unwell but it is important that the supervisor be informed of any absences. Any expense relating to illness is the responsibility of the intern. Especially long periods of absence, through illness or for other reasons, should be recorded in the written performance evaluation prepared by the supervisor at the end of the assignment.
Q. Is an intern entitled to leave?
A. The minimum duration of an internship is 3 months and ideally should be uninterrupted. Leave may be exceptionally granted by the supervisor as long as the assignment is not adversely affected.
Q. Will travel expenses to and from the duty station by reimbursed by AU?
A. No, travel expenses are the responsibility of the intern.
Q. Is the intern entitled to a per Diem payment to cover expenses incurred during the internship?
A. No, interns are not entitled to a per Diem.
Q. Am I able to follow up by telephone to find out the status of my application?
A: Due to the high volume of online applications, it is not possible for us to discuss your internship application status by telephone. You can monitor the progress of your application status through the AU career portal.
Q. What should I do if I have technical problems completing my application?
A. Use the contact email information below to let us know about your problem. Be specific by telling us exactly what issue you have encountered.
