African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) 2026 at African Union(AU)

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African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) 2026 at African Union(AU)

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Posted: Apr 1, 2026

Deadline: Apr 26, 2026

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African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) 2026

Job Type Contract

Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Experience 1 year

Location Nigeria

Job Field Volunteer  

The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU YVC), established in 2010, is a flagship continental Youth Leadership program that recruits trains an deploys young African professionals from all 55 AU Member States to serve as professional volunteers for a period of 12 months. 

AUYVC promotes volunteerism to deepen the status of young people in Africa as key actors in Africa’s development targets and goals, enhancing their participation in policy, programs and initiatives towards the realization of AU Agenda2063 – ‘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 AU Head of States and Governments in Assembly/AU/Dec.274 (XVI) January 2010, to set up a Continental Volunteer initiative and to promote volunteerism to empower young people and accelerate Africa’s development. 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:  

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

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Method of Application

Please note :

Incomplete and late applications will not be considered

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