AU Internship Program 2026: Communication, Digital Communication & any Digital Fields

This internship program, offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, aims to introduce highly qualified and motivated African students to the work of the AfCFTA. It provides a platform to improve analytical and technical skills in an international environment, gain practical experience, and strengthen personal and early professional skills, particularly in communication, digital fields, interpretation, and translation. The program is primarily educational and seeks to expose participants to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage.

The financial coverage of this internship (e.g., stipend, accommodation, travel) is not clearly stated.

Applicants must be nationals of an African Union Member State and currently residing in Ghana. They should be final year students enrolled full-time in an accredited degree program at a recognized public or private institution of higher learning, specifically in areas such as Interpretation and/or Translation, Communication, Digital Communication, or other Digital Fields. Candidates must be fully available for a minimum of three months. Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili, and Spanish) is required, with fluency in another AU language being an added advantage. Applicants should possess strong quantitative and IT skills, be familiar with Microsoft Office suite, and be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team. Commitment to upholding the institution's rules and values is essential. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required documents include a motivation letter addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat, a copy of a valid passport or identity card, and a current curriculum vitae (CV). It is mandatory to use the official African Union CV template, which must be downloaded, filled, and uploaded as part of the application.

Applicants must submit their supporting documents through the online application portal. After successful submission, an email confirmation will be sent. Ensure you download and use the mandatory African Union CV template available on the application page.

The internship is designed to support the corporate functions of the AfCFTA Secretariat and work on projects linked to its Strategic Orientations. The AfCFTA is a flagship project of Agenda 2063 of the African Union, aiming to create a single continental market.