The African Union, via the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), extends an Internship Program to African students proficient in IT, Digital Application, and Digital Policy. This initiative allows them to serve as interns, acquiring valuable hands-on experience and gaining exposure on an international scale.
This program offers participants the chance to acquire practical experience and exposure in diverse fields, all within a multicultural learning environment. Its primary objective is to empower successful candidates to enhance their analytical and technical abilities within an international setting.
SUMMARY:
- Company/Organisation(s): African Union
- Program Type: Internship
- Program Location: Ghana
- Program Duration: 3 months
- Available Slot: Several
- Basic Qualifications: Undergraduates
- Nationality: African Students
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for African Union Internship Program, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Candidates must hold citizenship in a Member State of the African Union and be currently residing in Ghana.
- Applicants should be in their final year of study, pursuing a full-time enrollment in an accredited degree program offered by a recognized public or private higher education institution. The eligible fields include IT, Digital Application, Digital Policy, or related disciplines.
- Availability for the entire three-month duration of the program is mandatory.
- Proficiency in one of the AU’s official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili, and Spanish) is required, with fluency in additional AU languages considered a valuable asset.
- Candidates are expected to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in quantitative and IT skills, as assessments will be conducted.
- A strong command of ICT skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite, is essential.
- Successful applicants must be willing and capable of working within a multicultural and international team environment.
- Candidates are expected to be dedicated to upholding and abiding by the rules and values of the institution for the duration of the program.
- Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Application for the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online. If you are a first-time user of the AfCFTA online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
• A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
• A copy of valid passport or identity card
• A letter of motivation
• Current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Proof of enrolment, preferably a letter of introduction from one’s University
Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
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