The AU Youth Volunteer Corps 2023 for African Professionals.

Apply now for the AU Youth Volunteer Corps 2023 for African Professionals on Truesport your best worldwide scholarship website on the internet. The African Union (AU) Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) program is planned to enable African professionals to volunteer their skills and services to support innovative and impactful projects that tackle pressing socio–economic and environmental challenges in African countries. The YVC program is a collective impact initiative aiming to contribute to the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the AU’s vision and development goals.

The program emphasizes partnership building and contributes to harnessing Africa’s human capital.

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.

AU VALUES

1. Respect for Diversity and Team Work
2. Think Africa Above all
3. Transparency and Accountability
4. Integrity and Impartiality
5. Efficiency and Professionalism
6. Information and Knowledge Sharing

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ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR THE AU YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPS 2023 

To be eligible for the AU Youth Volunteer Corps 2023, applicants are required to have met the conditions below:

• 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 of service)
• Have a post-secondary certified qualification(s) (TVET, Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.)
• Available in 2023/24 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, Portuguese, Swahili, Spanish).
• Has at least one year of verifiable volunteering experience and one year of professional work experience.

NECESSARY SKILLS

• Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with e-mail and internet applications,
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, Kiswahili) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Be committed to work
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment
• Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity

VOLUNTEER MERITS

The African Union Commission and partners will cover the full costs of pre-deployment training and subsequent volunteer deployment for successful candidates. An African Union Youth Volunteers receive the following benefits & opportunities:

1. Unique opportunity to engage with the highest continental policy and programs at the African Union
2. Network with Young African leaders from across the continent
3. Economy return ticket to the place of deployment
4. A monthly stipend to cover living expenses
5. Health insurance cover
6. AU Service Passport
7. Separation allowance on successful completion of twelve months of service
8. Training and mentorship opportunities

PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION

To submit your application:

1. Visit the AU careers website; careers.au.int, click on the AUYVC post.
i.    If you are a registered user, log in
ii.   If you are not a registered user, create an account

2. Fill out your personal information and complete the application form

3. Attach the following documents:
i. Your updated professional CV (no longer than 3 pages)
ii. Bio page of your passport or national ID
iii. Certificate copy of your highest completed qualification (transcripts are not acceptable)
iv. Attach a letter of recommendation (not older than 2 years) attesting to your
leadership qualities (in the manifesto folder)

4. Attach your cover letter. In your cover letter please respond to the following questions:
i. Why do you want to become an African Union Youth Volunteer?
ii. What makes you the best candidate for AUYVC?
iii. What skills are you bringing to the AUYVC and your host organization?

5. Review and submit your application before: Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 11h59 p.m. EAT.
Please note:
i. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered
ii. Only successful applicants will be contacted
iii. Providing incomplete or incorrect information is ground for immediate disqualification

KINDLY NOTE THAT THE AFRICAN UNION (AU) AT NO POINT CHARGES OR REQUEST FACILITATION FEES TO PROCESS APPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 11h59 p.m. EAT.

Application Deadline: September 19, 2023, 11h59 p.m. EAT.

The AU Youth Volunteer Corps 2023 for African Professionals.