African Union Has 11 Multiple Jobs and Internship Opportunities for All African Nationals Now
The African Union (AU) has announced a range of employment, professional and internship opportunities across several African countries, offering qualified African nationals opportunities to contribute to continental development, education and skills development, space technology, information technology, public health and institutional programmes.
The current vacancies span positions at the African Union Commission, African Space Agency and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The opportunities are located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Cairo, Egypt; Tunis, Tunisia; the Democratic Republic of Congo; and South Sudan, while some programmes are open more broadly to citizens of African Union Member States and members of the African Diaspora.
With several vacancies carrying deadlines in September 2026, eligible professionals are encouraged to review the requirements and submit their applications through the official African Union careers platform.
African Union Education and Skills Development Jobs
The African Union Commission’s Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI) portfolio is recruiting for two positions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Program Officer – TVET & Skills Development (P3)
This position focuses on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and skills development, an important area in Africa’s efforts to strengthen employability, human capital development and workforce preparedness.
The position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and applicants should carefully review the official vacancy announcement for the required academic qualifications, professional experience and competencies.
Deadline: 15 September 2026
Partnerships and Advocacy Officer – Education/TVET (P2)
The African Union Commission is also seeking a Partnerships and Advocacy Officer working in education and TVET.
The role provides an opportunity for professionals with relevant experience in partnerships, advocacy, education, skills development or related areas to contribute to continental initiatives.
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Grade: P2
Deadline: 15 September 2026
African Space Agency Jobs in Egypt
The African Space Agency in Cairo, Egypt, is recruiting for three professional positions.
Africa’s space sector is increasingly becoming an important component of continental scientific, technological and economic development, creating opportunities for professionals working in programme management, monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management.
The current vacancies include:
- Programme Coordinator (P4) – Deadline: 24 September 2026
- Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (P3) – Deadline: 24 September 2026
- Senior Knowledge Management Officer (P3) – Deadline: 24 September 2026
These positions may be particularly relevant to experienced professionals with backgrounds in programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, international development, science and technology or related disciplines.
Interested candidates should consult the official vacancy descriptions to determine whether their qualifications and professional experience meet the requirements.
IT Expert Opportunity in Tunisia
Professionals working in information technology can also explore an African Union opportunity in Tunis, Tunisia.
Information Technology (IT) Expert – STATAFRIC (P2)
The position is associated with STATAFRIC, the African Union’s statistical institution, and offers an opportunity for an IT professional to contribute to technology-related work supporting African statistical systems and institutional objectives.
Location: Tunis, Tunisia
Grade: P2
Deadline: 8 September 2026
Because this is one of the earliest September deadlines in the current vacancy list, qualified applicants should prioritize reviewing the official requirements and completing their application promptly.
Africa CDC Public Health Opportunities
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) also has opportunities available for professionals working in public health and related areas.
Senior Technical Officer – Molecular Virologist (P3)
Africa CDC is recruiting a Senior Technical Officer – Molecular Virologist associated with opportunities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.
The position is locally recruited, meaning that location-specific eligibility requirements apply. Applicants should therefore verify the applicable eligibility criteria before preparing and submitting an application.
Deadline: 10 September 2026
This opportunity may be particularly relevant to professionals with specialized expertise in molecular virology and public health laboratory or disease surveillance systems.
AVoHC Kofi Annan Resource Mobilization Expert
Another Africa CDC opportunity is the AVoHC Kofi Annan Resource Mobilization Expert opportunity, which involves a rapid-responder volunteer roster.
The initiative is seeking professionals for a 20-place Africa CDC rapid-responder volunteer roster.
Eligibility is broader than some of the locally recruited positions, with the opportunity open to citizens of African Union Member States and members of the African Diaspora.
Deadline: 3 September 2026
As the listed deadline falls on 3 September 2026, applicants should verify whether applications remain open when accessing the official portal.
African Union Internship Programme 2026
Students and early-career professionals can also explore the African Union Internship Programme 2026.
The programme provides an opportunity to gain practical exposure within the African Union Commission while learning about continental policy, programmes and institutional operations.
Unlike several of the professional vacancies listed above, the internship programme is indicated as being open until the end of 2026.
Programme: African Union Internship Programme 2026
Organization: African Union Commission
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Prospective interns should review the official eligibility requirements, including educational status, nationality requirements and any programme-specific conditions, before applying.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunities are intended primarily for African nationals, although eligibility varies between individual vacancies.
Some positions are open to eligible nationals of AU Member States, while specific locally recruited roles may have additional country-specific requirements. The AVoHC Kofi Annan opportunity also indicates eligibility for citizens of AU Member States and the African Diaspora.
Candidates should not assume that being an African national automatically makes them eligible for every vacancy. Each position has its own academic, professional, nationality and location requirements.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply through the official African Union Careers Portal and carefully follow the application instructions provided for each vacancy.
Applicants are encouraged to:
- Select positions matching their qualifications and professional experience.
- Read the complete vacancy announcement before applying.
- Check nationality and location-specific eligibility requirements.
- Prepare an updated CV and supporting documents where required.
- Submit applications before the relevant deadline.
- Use only the official African Union recruitment platform.
The African Union is the organization responsible for these opportunities. Global South Opportunities is not the recruiting organization and cannot provide hiring support or influence recruitment decisions.
Final Reminder for Applicants
These vacancies cover a diverse range of career fields, including education, TVET, skills development, advocacy, space science and technology, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, information technology, molecular virology and public health.
Professionals and prospective interns who meet the relevant requirements are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities and apply through the official recruitment channels.
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