Applications are currently being accepted for the African Union - ECOSOCC Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About African Union - ECOSOCC Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme
The Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme is named after Zambia's founding president and Pan-African statesman. It places recent Zambian graduates inside the ECOSOCC Secretariat for 9 months, giving them direct working experience of how an African Union organ runs day to day.Trainees take part in policy research, project coordination, stakeholder engagement and the Secretariat's wider programme work. The aim is to give graduates real responsibility early in their careers, and to build a pool of Zambian professionals familiar with the AU system.The programme is part of the ECOSOCC University Outreach Initiative and runs in partnership with universities and research institutions in Zambia.
Benefits of African Union - ECOSOCC Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme
- Practical experience in international governance, policy work and programme delivery.
- Training in diplomacy, research, advocacy and project management.
- Mentorship from senior ECOSOCC staff and AU experts.
- Exposure to AU meetings and international convenings.
- A working network across AU bodies and Pan-African institutions.
- An official recommendation on successful completion.
African Union - ECOSOCC Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme Requirements
- You must be under 35 years of age at the time of application (AU youth-status criterion).
You also need:
- a master's or bachelor's degree in social sciences, business administration, communication, law or a related field, awarded in the last five years;
- a graduating classification of Distinction or Merit;
- strong analytical, research and writing skills;
- fluency in English, written and spoken. French or another AU working language is an advantage.
Application Date and Process
Your application must include:
- a letter of motivation — one page maximum, size 12 font, in English, covering your interest in the programme, career plans and why you're a fit;
- a CV;
- university-certified copies of your degree certificate(s);
- university-certified academic transcripts;
- two signed letters of recommendation.
Application Deadline
26 June, 2026
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