The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC), established in 2010, is a premier continental initiative that recruits, trains, and deploys young African professionals to serve as professional volunteers across the 55 AU Member States. This 12-month program is designed to champion AU Agenda 2063 – ‘The Africa We Want’ by positioning youth as central actors in the continent’s development.
Position: Youth Volunteer (AU-YVC)
- Duration: 12 Months
- Total Openings: 50
- Mission: Share skills, knowledge, and creativity to build an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Citizenship: Citizen of an AU Member State (living on the continent or in the Diaspora).
- Age: 18 – 35 years (must be under 35 upon completion of the 12-month service).
- Education: Post-secondary certified qualification (TVET, Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.).
- Availability: Must be available in 2026/27 for the full 12-month duration.
- Mobility: Willing to live and work in a different AU Member State.
- Languages: Proficient in at least one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, or Spanish).
- Experience: Minimum one-year verifiable volunteering experience AND one-year professional work experience.
Required Documents for Application
- Professional CV: Updated and no longer than 3 pages.
- Identification: Bio page of your passport or your National ID.
- Education: Copy of your highest completed qualification (Certificates only; no transcripts).
- Recommendation: A letter (not older than 2 years) attesting to your leadership qualities.
- Cover Letter: Must specifically address:
- Why you want to become an AU Youth Volunteer.
- What makes you the best candidate for AU-YVC.
- What specific skills you are bringing to the program and host organization.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through the official African Union careers portal.
- Portal: Visit jobs.au.int
- Search: Click on “Search Jobs” and select the AU-YVC post.
- Account: Log in (if registered) or create a new account.
- Submission: Fill in personal details, attach all required documents, and submit.
- Application Link: Apply for AU-YVC here
- Deadline: April 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EAT
The African Union is an equal opportunity employer. Young women and individuals from underrepresented regions are highly encouraged to apply.