How do I get a job in the African Union?
How to land a job with the African Union Commission
- Be a Pan Africanist! In order to work for Africa’s largest regional organization, you have to love the continent and be a Pan-Africanist.
- Demonstrate that you have done development work in your community.
- Be African with an international view.
- Know Agenda 2063.
What is the job of African Union?
Defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of its Member States; Accelerate the political and socio-economic integration of the continent; Promote and defend African common positions on issues of interest to the continent and its peoples; Encourage international cooperation.
Where is the AU headquarters?
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
African Union/Headquarters
How many countries are there in the African Union?
55 Member States
The AU is made up of 55 Member States which represent all the countries on the African continent….Member States.
| Member State | Abbreviation | Date of joining the OAU or AU |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Kenya | Kenya | 25 May 1963 |
| Republic of Madagascar | Madagascar | 25 May 1963 |
| Republic of Mauritius | Mauritius | August 1968 |
| Republic of Rwanda | Rwanda | 25 May 1963 |
Do African Union employees pay tax?
The AU offers a competitive remuneration package (salary and benefits), which includes: a tax-free salary, full relocation, installation allowance, dependency allowances, children education grant, comprehensive medical plan, staff retirement plan with generous employer contribution, group life insurance, annual leave.
How do I join the African Union Youth?
Applicants have to meet the following criteria:
- Citizen of an AU Member State living on the continent or the Diaspora;
- Aged between 18 – 35 years (must be under the age of 35 when completing 12 months service)
- Have a post-secondary certified qualification(s) (TVET, Bachelor’s, Master’s etc.)
What are the weaknesses of the African Union?
One of the weaknesses is that the AU has not been able to respond to issues of high-level poverty and joblessness among a significant portion of youth.
Who built African Union?
AU Conference Center and Office Complex
| African Union Conference Center and Office Complex | |
|---|---|
| Floor area | 112,000 m2 (1,210,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | China Architecture and Design Research Group |
| Other designers | Tongji University |
What’s the smallest country in Africa?
Seychelles
Seychelles is the smallest country in Africa overall, with the Gambia being the smallest in continental Africa.
What are the benefits of African Union?
Why Join The African Union
- Conflict Resolution, Peace & Security.
- Infrastructure & Energy Development.
- Agricultural Development.
- Trade & Industrial Development.
- Visa Free Africa.
- Democracy, Law & Human Rights.
- Promoting Health & Nutrition.
- Migration, Labour & Employment.