Registration for the African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) 2023 Applications are now open. 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 AUYVC promotes volunteering to deepen the status of young people in Africa as key actors in Africa's development goals and objectives, improving their participation in policies, programs, and initiatives for the realization of the AU's Agenda 2063 – 'The Africa We Want'. It brings people together to share skills, knowledge, creativity, and learning to build a more integrated, prosperous, and peaceful continent, driven by its citizens. The concept is in line with the Decision of the Heads of State and Government of the AU at Assembly/AU/Dec.274 (XVI) of January 2010, to create a Continental Volunteering initiative and promote volunteering to empower young people and accelerate Africa's development.
Benefits
The African Union Commission and partners will cover the full costs of pre-deployment training and subsequent deployment of volunteers for successful candidates. African Union Youth Volunteers receive the following benefits and opportunities:
- A unique opportunity to engage in the highest continental policy and programs of the African Union.
- Network with young African leaders from across the continent.
- Economy ticket back to the deployment site.
- A monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
- Health insurance coverage
- UA service passport
- Separation allowance upon successful completion of twelve months of service.
- Training and mentoring opportunities
Eligibility
- Open to citizens of an AU Member State living on the mainland or in the Diaspora.
- Between 18 and 35 years old (must be under 35 years old upon completing 12 months of service).
- Have certified post-secondary qualification(s) (TVET, bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.).
- Available in 2023/24 to dedicate 12 (twelve) months to professional volunteering.
- Willing to live and work in another AU Member State.
- Is proficient in at least one working language of the UA (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Swahili, Spanish).
- Has at least one year of verifiable volunteer experience and one year of experience in
professional work.
Required skills
- Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Proficiency with email and internet applications.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Proficiency in one of the working languages of UA staff (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, Kiswahili) and fluency in another UA language(s) is an added advantage.
Essential skills
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Be committed to the work.
- Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment.
- To possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity.
Application
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 11:59 PM EAT.
The following documents will need to be attached:
- Your updated professional resume (no more than 3 pages)
- Bio page of your passport or identity document.
- Copy of the certificate of your highest completed qualification (transcripts are not acceptable)
- Attach a letter of recommendation (less than 2 years old) attesting to your leadership qualities (in the manifesto folder).
Attach your cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:
- Why do you want to become a young volunteer with the African Union?
- What makes you the best candidate for the AUYVC?
- What skills are you bringing to AUYVC and your host organization?
For more information, visit AU-YVC
