Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) – African Union

Job Overview

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.

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.

Key Details

• Number of Openings: 50
• Deadline: April 26, 2026

Job Requirements & Description

Position: Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC)

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.

Application Process

To submit your application:

1. Visit the AU careers website; jobs.au.int, click on “Search Jobs” and click on the AUYVC post.
   • If you are a registered user, log in
   • 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 26, 2026 11h59 p.m. EAT

How to Apply

Apply Here