Apply now to become African Union Youth Volunteer (AUYV) – 2020 (Fully-funded)

The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC), established in 2010, is a continental development program that promotes youth volunteerism in Africa. The program aims to deepen the status of young people as key actors in Africa’s development targets and goals, enhancing their participation in policy development as well as design and implementation of relevant interventions towards the Africa Union’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 volunteering opportunities are intended to build professionalism and a sense of responsibility among the participants, thus enhancing their employability.
Young African professionals are recruited to serve for a period of 12 months as AU Volunteers in an AU Member State other than their own.

HOW TO APPLY: To submit your application:

Create an account on the http://aucareers.org/ portal (instructions and video tutorial available)
Fill out your personal information and the application form
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 transcipts)
– Attach a letter of recommendation (not older than 2 years) attesting to your leadership qualities
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 AU-YVC?
• What skills are you bringing to the AU-YVC and your host organization?
Review and submit your application before: Thursday, 16 August 2020 midnight (Addis Ababa time)
Please note:
– Only complete applications will be considered.
– Providing incomplete or incorrect information is ground for imidiate termination.

Read more: www.opportunitiesforyouth.org