World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities.
The AU Advocacy and External Engagement Graduate Intern will undertake administrative tasks, research, planning, note-taking, and policy analysis, supporting the objectives outlined in the MoU between World Vision and the African Union (AU), and aligned with the AU Liaison Office Partnership Strategy.
Position: Advocacy & External Engagement Intern
Required Education, Training, License, Registration, And Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, communication, public policy, management or law
- Training certificate on advocacy, child rights and policy influence, an added advantage
- Graduated within the last 2 year
Preferred Knowledge And Qualifications
- Capabilities – achieving, thinking, self-managing, relational, networking and collaboration and humanitarian diplomacy.
Required Professional Experience
- 1 to 2 years of experience in advocacy, external engagement, campaigns or policy analysis work in developing countries is an added advantage.
- Knowledge on Child Rights including the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child or the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Experience planning and organizing workshops or forums for participants in multiple countries.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, particularly in a cross-cultural environment
- Planning and organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple activities Research experience especially in policy and advocacy
- Understanding of humanitarian and fragile contexts
- Good understanding of the AU will be an added value.
Major Responsibilities:
Major ResponsibilitiesMonitor and Report on various AU engagements and events that relate the work of the AULO.
Research and Analysis
Networking and External Engagement
Administrative Support, Planning and Reporting
Communication
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
Very minimal travel Physical Requirements
Language:
- Excellent written and communications skills in English.
- Any AU official language will be an added advantage
Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
Deadline: August 14, 2026
How to Apply:
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