About this opportunity
The 2027 African Union Internship Programme places African students and graduates inside the African Union Commission for three months, renewable once, as a route to gain valuable professional experience within the continent's institution. Placements run across the commission's directorate tracks.
The announcement names Legal Affairs, Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Gender and Youth, Human Resources, Communications, ICT, Finance, Agriculture and Rural Development, Education, Health, Infrastructure and Energy and NEPAD, and adds more. The round is open to nationals of AU Member States who hold or are completing a Bachelor's or postgraduate qualification.
Nigeria is an AU member state, so the round covers the readership across the continent. The announcement prints no stipend or allowance figure, and none was confirmed on the commission's internship landing page.
What you receive
- A three month professional placement with the African Union Commission, renewable once
- Placements across directorate tracks including Legal Affairs, Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Gender and Youth, Human Resources, Communications, ICT, Finance, Agriculture and Rural Development, Education, Health, Infrastructure and Energy and NEPAD
Who can apply
- Nationals of AU Member States who hold or are completing a Bachelor's or postgraduate qualification
How to apply
- Open the African Union Commission internship page
- Apply for the 2027 round before the stated closing date of 31 December 2026
Sources and verification
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Questions applicants ask
How long does the internship run?
Duration: 3 months (renewable once).
Is a stipend printed?
No stipend or allowance figure is printed in the announcement, and none was confirmed on the commission's internship landing page.
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