Programme Management Intern
United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET
Role description
Programme Management Intern – United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) invites applications for a Programme Management Internship in Addis Ababa. The internship offers an opportunity to support the Office's work on United Nations–African Union cooperation through research, reporting, coordination, knowledge management, and administrative support.
Job Overview
Category Details Organization United Nations (UN) Office UN Office to the African Union (UNOAU) Position Programme Management Intern Job Opening ID 287879 Job Family Programme Management Category and Level Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1 Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type Internship Duration Maximum of 6 months Working Language English Date Posted November 5, 2026 Application Deadline November 17, 2026
About the Organization
The United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) supports the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. The Office works to strengthen cooperation between the two organizations, particularly in areas related to peace, security, and joint institutional initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The Programme Management Intern will support the IOPS team in the following areas:
1. Reporting and Analysis Support
Assist in preparing periodic reports, briefing materials, and background notes. Collect and organize inputs from IOPS colleagues and other relevant UNOAU sections for weekly, monthly, and thematic reports. Monitor developments in AU–UN partnership discussions and prepare brief summaries under supervision. Maintain reporting trackers, databases, and document records.
2. Coordination and Meeting Support
Assist in preparing materials and documentation for meetings, workshops, consultations, and joint AU–UN activities. Take meeting notes and prepare draft summaries for internal circulation. Support logistical and coordination arrangements for IOPS meetings and events.
3. Research and Knowledge Management
Conduct background research on AU–UN cooperation frameworks, peace support operations, and institutional partnership issues. Collect and organize information to support policy discussions and planning. Help organize files and improve access to key reference materials.
4. Administrative Support
Assist with routine administrative tasks, including drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, and managing document workflows. Support preparations for missions, workshops, and conferences, including briefing materials and follow-up documentation. Provide general administrative support to the IOPS team as required.
5. Communication and Visibility Support
Assist in preparing content for internal communication platforms, newsletters, and knowledge-sharing products. Support documentation of good practices, lessons learned, and partnership milestones.
6. Other Duties
Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor in support of IOPS activities.
Qualifications and Skills
The official vacancy announcement does not specify particular academic qualifications, fields of study, or professional experience requirements.
Language Requirement:
Fluency in English is required.
Internship Duration and Conditions
The internship will last for a maximum of six months. The United Nations does not provide financial remuneration to interns. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses, or those costs must be covered by their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Ethiopia may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting an internship offer.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) invites applications for a Programme Management Internship in Addis Ababa. The internship offers an opportunity to support the Office's work on United Nations–African Union cooperation through research, reporting, coordination, knowledge management, and administrative support.
Job Overview
Category Details Organization United Nations (UN) Office UN Office to the African Union (UNOAU) Position Programme Management Intern Job Opening ID 287879 Job Family Programme Management Category and Level Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1 Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type Internship Duration Maximum of 6 months Working Language English Date Posted November 5, 2026 Application Deadline November 17, 2026
About the Organization
The United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) supports the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. The Office works to strengthen cooperation between the two organizations, particularly in areas related to peace, security, and joint institutional initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The Programme Management Intern will support the IOPS team in the following areas:
1. Reporting and Analysis Support
Assist in preparing periodic reports, briefing materials, and background notes. Collect and organize inputs from IOPS colleagues and other relevant UNOAU sections for weekly, monthly, and thematic reports. Monitor developments in AU–UN partnership discussions and prepare brief summaries under supervision. Maintain reporting trackers, databases, and document records.
2. Coordination and Meeting Support
Assist in preparing materials and documentation for meetings, workshops, consultations, and joint AU–UN activities. Take meeting notes and prepare draft summaries for internal circulation. Support logistical and coordination arrangements for IOPS meetings and events.
3. Research and Knowledge Management
Conduct background research on AU–UN cooperation frameworks, peace support operations, and institutional partnership issues. Collect and organize information to support policy discussions and planning. Help organize files and improve access to key reference materials.
4. Administrative Support
Assist with routine administrative tasks, including drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, and managing document workflows. Support preparations for missions, workshops, and conferences, including briefing materials and follow-up documentation. Provide general administrative support to the IOPS team as required.
5. Communication and Visibility Support
Assist in preparing content for internal communication platforms, newsletters, and knowledge-sharing products. Support documentation of good practices, lessons learned, and partnership milestones.
6. Other Duties
Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor in support of IOPS activities.
Qualifications and Skills
The official vacancy announcement does not specify particular academic qualifications, fields of study, or professional experience requirements.
Language Requirement:
Fluency in English is required.
Internship Duration and Conditions
The internship will last for a maximum of six months. The United Nations does not provide financial remuneration to interns. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses, or those costs must be covered by their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Ethiopia may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting an internship offer.