African Union Recruitment 2026: Internship Programme and Multiple Job Vacancies Across Africa – Apply Now

TrendCast July 7, 2026

African Union Recruitment 2026: Internship Programme and Multiple Job Vacancies Across Africa – Apply Now

The African Union (AU) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Internship Programme and several professional, administrative, and technical job vacancies across Africa.

The recruitment presents an opportunity for qualified citizens of African Union member states to join one of Africa’s leading intergovernmental organizations and contribute to the continent’s development through impactful programmes and policy initiatives.

Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the African Union works to promote peace, economic integration, sustainable development, good governance, and regional cooperation among its 55 member states.

Available Opportunities

1. Internship and Fellowship Programmes

Internship Programme – Ethiopia
AVoHC Kofi Annan Scholars Programme (Africa CDC) – Multiple Positions (AU Member States Only)

2. Senior-Level Positions

Head of AU Liaison Office – Ethiopia (P05)
Head of Compliance, Protection of Civilians & Gender (AUSSOM) – Somalia (P05)
Principal Officer, Trade in Services (AfCFTA) – Ghana (P04)
Senior Information Technology Officer (AUSSOM) – Somalia (P03)
Senior Civil Affairs Officer (AUSSOM) – Somalia (P03)
Senior Civil Engineer (AUSSOM) – Somalia (P03)
Senior Procurement Officer (AUSSOM) – Somalia (P03)

Mid-Level Positions

Procurement Officer (AUSSOM) – Somalia (P02)
Recruitment Officer – Ghana (P01)
Junior Programme Officer (AfCFTA) – Ghana (P01)
Chairperson’s Youth Envoy – Ethiopia (P03)

Administrative and Support Positions

-Senior Record Assistant – Ethiopia (GA3)
Administrative Assistant (AfCFTA) – Ethiopia (GA5)
Bilingual Secretary – Ghana (GA5)
Travel Assistant – Ghana (GA5)

Why Join the African Union?

Working with the African Union offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to policies and programmes that shape Africa’s future while building an international career.

Benefits include:

International work experience
Career growth and professional development
Competitive remuneration and benefits
A diverse and multicultural workplace
Opportunities to work on high-impact continental initiatives

African Union Core Values

Successful candidates are expected to uphold the AU’s core values, including:

Respect for Diversity and Teamwork
Transparency and Accountability
Integrity and Impartiality
Efficiency and Professionalism
Information and Knowledge Sharing
Thinking Africa Above All

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be citizens of an African Union member state.
Meet the educational and professional requirements for their chosen position.
Submit all required documents before the application deadline.
Carefully review the eligibility criteria stated for each vacancy.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the official African Union Careers Portal to view detailed job descriptions, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and submit their applications online.

Application Portal: https://jobs.au.int

Applicants are advised to complete their applications early, as deadlines vary depending on the position.

Important Notice

MyTrendCaster does not conduct recruitment on behalf of the African Union. We only share verified employment opportunities published by official organizations. Applicants should apply only through the official African Union recruitment portal and should never pay any fee for employment.