Young African professionals aged 18–35 are invited to apply for a fully funded 12-month volunteer experience contributing to Africa's development. Volunteers will work in a new AU Member State, building skills and connecting with a network of African changemakers.

• Job Location: Various AU Member States (must be willing to live and work in another AU Member State)
• Salary: Monthly stipend to cover living expenses (amount not specified)
• Employment Type: Volunteer (12 months)
• Application Deadline: 10th April 2026, 11:59 p.m. EAT (Note: The image stated April 26, but the official site states April 10)
• Benefits: Economy return ticket to place of deployment, monthly stipend, health insurance cover, AU Service Passport, separation allowance on successful completion, training and mentorship opportunities, unique opportunity to engage at highest continental policy and programs, network with Young African leaders from across the continent

The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU YVC), established in 2010, is a flagship continental Youth Leadership program that recruits, trains, and deploys young African professionals from all 55 AU Member States to serve as professional volunteers for a period of 12 months. The program promotes volunteerism to deepen the status of young people in Africa as key actors in Africa's development targets and goals toward Agenda 2063 – "The Africa We Want."

• Serve as a professional volunteer for 12 months in an AU Member State different from country of origin
• Contribute to Africa's development targets and goals
• Participate in policy, programs, and initiatives toward AU Agenda 2063
• Share skills, knowledge, creativity, and learning to build a more integrated, prosperous, and peaceful continent

• Citizen of an AU Member State living on the continent or in the Diaspora
• Aged 18–35 years (must be under 35 upon completing 12 months service)
• Have post-secondary certified qualification(s) (TVET, Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.)
• Available in 2026/27 to dedicate 12 months for professional volunteer service
• Willing to live and work in another AU Member State
• Proficient in at least one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, Spanish)
• Has at least one-year verifiable volunteering experience and one-year professional work experience
• Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), e-mail and internet applications
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply using the link below. Use of the AU CV template is mandatory.

Application Link

Application Process:

1. Visit the AU careers website (jobs.au.int), click on "Search Jobs" and click on the AUYVC post
2. Create an account or log in if already registered
3. Fill out personal information
4. Attach:
   • Updated professional CV (no longer than 3 pages) using AU CV template
   • Bio page of passport or national ID
   • Copy of highest completed qualification (no transcripts)
   • Letter of recommendation (not older than 2 years) attesting to leadership qualities
   • Cover letter responding to: Why do you want to become an African Union Youth Volunteer? What makes you the best candidate? What skills are you bringing?

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

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