Careers

Help build the Africa we want. ACALAN is growing a diverse team to advance African languages and implement Agenda 2063.

Why ACALAN

Work that carries Africa’s voices forward

Serve the African Union

Join a specialized institution of the AU, working with Member States across the continent.

Champion African languages

Help bring African languages into education, research, policy and the digital world.

Deliver Agenda 2063

Contribute to the African Union’s long-term vision for an integrated, prosperous Africa.

Opportunities

Ways to join us

ACALAN recruits through the African Union. Choose the path that fits you and apply on the AU’s official portals.

Work with us

Staff positions at ACALAN and across the African Union are advertised on the AU jobs portal.

AU jobs portal

Internships

Opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain experience inside the African Union.

AUC Internship Programme

Volunteer

Young Africans can serve the continent through the African Union Youth Volunteer Corps.

AU Youth Volunteer Corps

Current vacancies

Open positions at ACALAN

Update this list when a new position is published. If there are no openings, replace the list with: “There are no open positions at the moment. Check the AU jobs portal for new opportunities.”

How to apply

Three simple steps

01

Find a position

Browse opportunities on the AU jobs, internship or volunteer portals linked above.

02

Apply online

Create a profile on the portal and submit your application before the deadline.

03

Hear back

Shortlisted candidates are contacted by the African Union for the next stage.

Questions about working at ACALAN?

Write to us at acalan@africaunion.org.