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Applicatioons are currently being accepted for the African Union (AU) Internship Program: Communication, Digital Communication, and Any Digital Fields 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat. Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills. It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.
The Intern will be deployed to assist in translation of working documents from English/French on a wide range of subject matters in a timely manner and in the respective AU working language and/or assist in interpretation during meetings, audiences. discussions.
Practical Experience: Interns gain hands-on exposure to the work of the AfCFTA Secretariat, contributing to real projects.
Skill Development: Opportunity to strengthen analytical, technical, ICT, and professional skills in an international environment.
International Exposure: Work in a multicultural team, enhancing cross-cultural communication and collaboration abilities.
Early Career Boost: Experience the operations of one of Africa’s most ambitious projects, which can be a strong addition to your career profile.
Learning Platform: Interns are introduced to the workings of international organizations, building knowledge and confidence for future roles.
Networking: Connect with professionals and peers across Africa, expanding career opportunities.
Rotation Option: Possibility to rotate across departments during the internship, broadening exposure to different functions.
1. Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
2. If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
3. You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
4. Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
• A motivation letter be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat and indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
• A copy of valid passport or identity card
• Current curriculum vitae (CV)
5. Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
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