2020 African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) Program for Young African Professionals
The African Union established the African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) program to train African youth as key participants in the delivery of Africa’s human development targets and goals. This is expected to enhance youth participation in policy development, training programs and initiatives towards the realization of AU Agenda 2063 “The Africa We Want”.
Launched in 2010, AU-YVC is a continental development program that recruits and provides opportunities for young Africa to work in all 54 countries across the African Union.
The youth volunteers will serve as professional volunteers for a period of 12 months, serving primarily in the following fields: Education, Health and HIV/ AIDS, Peace and Security, ICT, Business and Youth Entrepreneurship, Agriculture and Environment.
Once selected, you will be matched with existing vacancies based on your professional background and experience. A detailed terms of reference will be provided to you by the host organization where you will be serving.
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.).
* Available in 2018/19 to dedicate 12 (twelve) months for volunteer work.
* Willing to live and work in another AU Member State.
* Proficient in at least one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese).
* Have at least one year verifiable volunteering experience and one year professional work experience.
The AU-YVC is looking for motivated young leaders who embody the following qualities:
* Embodies the spirit of Pan-Africanism.
* Committed to Africa’s shared values of an Integration, peace and development.
* Embodies the spirit of service & servant leadership.
* High degree of professionalism.
* Solution oriented & can demonstrate results.
* Able to work and thrive in challenging, multicultural settings including post-conflict environments.
* Respectful towards cultural, intellectual, religious and linguistic diversities.
* Strong interpersonal and organizing skills.
* Flexible, independent and self-motivated.
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT
The appointment will be made on a Short-term contract for a period of 1 Year, the first 3 Months will be considered as a probationary period.
REMUNERATION
For the successful candidates, the African Union Commission will cover the full costs of their pre-deployment training and deployment. African Union Youth Volunteers are entitled to the following:
* Economy return air ticket from home town to place of deployment.
* A modest monthly stipend.
* Health Insurance cover.
* AU Service Passport.
* Separation allowance on successful completion of twelve (12) Months service.
HOW TO APPLY:
* 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:
– Why 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
* 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 immediate termination.
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Deadline for the application:
16th August 2020
For more information, visit https://au.int/en/volunteer/african-union-youth-volunteer-corps