African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AUYVC) 2026

• Citizen of an AU Member State living on the continent or in the Diaspora.
• Aged 18 – 35 years (must be under the age of 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 (twelve) months for professional volunteer service.
• Willing to live and work in another AU Member State.
• Is 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.

Required Skills

• Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Proficiency with e-mail and internet applications,
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, Kiswahili) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

Core Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Be committed to work
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural environment
• Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity

How to Apply

To submit your application:

1. Visit the AU careers website; jobs.au.int, click on "Search Jobs" and click on the AUYVC post.

     i.    If you are a registered user, log in

     ii.   If you are not a registered user, create an account 

2. Fill out your personal information 

3. Attach the following documents:  

Your updated professional CV (no longer than 3 pages)

Bio page of your passport (or national ID)

Copy of your highest completed qualification (no transcripts)  

Attach a letter of recommendation (not older than 2 years) attesting to your leadership qualities 

4. Attach your cover letter. In your cover letter please respond to the following questions: 

Why do you want to become an African Union Youth Volunteer?

What makes you the best candidate for AUYVC?

What skills are you bringing to the AUYVC and your host organization?

5. Review and submit your application before: April 10, 2026 11h59 p.m. EAT

• Click the Employer's button to apply.
• If you need guidance preparing your CV, create an ATS-compliant CV here.
• Prepare for common recruitment tests such as the Watson Glaser by practising freely on our platform here.
• After applying, track your application progress and send follow-up emails directly from your Thrive dashboard here.

The Thrive Team wishes you the very best.