African Union Commission Chairperson’s Youth Envoy
Call For Applications: African Union Commission Chairperson’s Youth Envoy (AUCYE) 2026 (Annual Salary of Up to US$96,921)
Applications are now open for the 2026 African Union Commission Chairperson’s Youth Envoy (AUCYE), an opportunity for outstanding young African leaders to serve as the African Union’s chief advocate for youth development, participation, and empowerment across the continent. The African Union is seeking to appoint the 3rd African Union Commission Chairperson’s Youth Envoy for a two-year term (renewable), who will work closely with the AU Commission to amplify the voices of young Africans, influence continental policies, and strengthen youth participation in Africa’s development agenda under Agenda 2063. Why This Matters Young people are central to Africa’s future. The Youth Envoy serves as a bridge between African youth and the African Union, ensuring that young people’s aspirations, ideas, and concerns shape policies, programmes, and decisions that impact the continent. This role provides a unique platform to champion youth development, strengthen partnerships, and drive transformative change across Africa. Advertisement Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: • Champion African Union youth policies and priorities • Promote meaningful youth participation in AU policy pr
Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Advertisement • Be between 18 and 35 years old throughout the appointment • Hold a Master’s degree with at least seven years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least ten years of re
- Timeline
- Timeline not announced
- Location
- Africa
- Funding or benefit
- up to US$96,921.34 (internationally recruited staff) • Opportunity to build partnerships that adva
