ECOSOCC Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme 2026 – YOA

Deadline: June 26, 2026

Applications are open for the ECOSOCC Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme 2026. The Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme is called after Zambia’s founding president and Pan-African statesman. It locations current Zambian graduates contained in the ECOSOCC Secretariat for 9 months, giving them direct working expertise of how an African Union organ runs each day.

Trainees take part in coverage analysis, undertaking coordination, stakeholder engagement and the Secretariat’s wider programme work. The intention is to present graduates actual duty early of their careers, and to construct a pool of Zambian professionals accustomed to the AU system.

The programme is part of the ECOSOCC University Outreach Initiative and runs in partnership with universities and analysis establishments in Zambia.

Benefits

The programme doesn’t pay a wage. Trainees obtain a month-to-month transport stipend, and ECOSOCC supplies logistical assist together with transport to the workplace at 8658 Kudu Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka.

The programme gives:

• Practical expertise in worldwide governance, coverage work and programme supply.
• Training in diplomacy, analysis, advocacy and undertaking administration.
• Mentorship from senior ECOSOCC employees and AU consultants.
• Exposure to AU conferences and worldwide convenings.
• A working community throughout AU our bodies and Pan-African establishments.
• An official advice on profitable completion.

Eligibility

• You should be below 35 years of age on the time of application (AU youth-standing criterion).
• You additionally want:
  • a grasp’s or bachelor’s diploma in social sciences, enterprise administration, communication, regulation or a associated discipline, awarded within the final 5 years;
  • a graduating classification of Distinction or Merit;
  • robust analytical, analysis and writing abilities;
  • fluency in English, written and spoken. French or one other AU working language is a bonus.

Application

Selection has two phases: a written evaluation and an interview. Shortlisted candidates are contacted by e-mail. Interviews are held in individual or by video convention. Bring unique certificates and supporting paperwork to the interview for verification. Successful candidates are notified after the interview. The placement is full-time for the complete 9 months.

Click here to apply

For extra data, go to ECOSOCC KKGIP.