Call for Applications: African Union Digital and Innovation Fellowship Programme 2026
The African Union has officially opened applications for the AU Digital and Innovation Fellowship Programme 2026–2027 cohort.
This highly competitive, fixed-term, full-time fellowship offers young and mid-level technology professionals the opportunity to work within African Union institutions, supporting digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and public sector innovation at the continental level.
Selected fellows will serve as embedded professionals across various AU departments, contributing to priority programmes at the intersection of technology, policy, and innovation.
Each fellowship role comes with clearly defined terms of reference, including objectives, deliverables, host institution, duty station, duration, and reporting structure.
Applicants are strongly advised to apply only for positions that closely align with their technical expertise and professional experience. Only applications submitted through the official fellowship portal will be considered.
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Fellowship Duration
- 12-month immersive placement within African Union institutions.
Who Should Apply
The programme targets junior to mid-level professionals with strong technical skills in:
- Data analytics
- Digital systems
- Software development
- Communications technology
- Innovation and digital transformation
It is designed for young professionals ready to actively contribute to Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
Open Technical Tracks and Roles
The fellowship is recruiting across twelve specialized tracks, including:
- Data Analytics and Monitoring Systems Fellow
- Digital Product and Programme Systems Fellow
- Digital Communications Fellow
- ERP SAP and Business Intelligence Fellow
- ESTI Full Stack Development Fellow
- HR Digital Systems and Processes Analyst Fellow
- ICD Full Stack Developer Fellow
- MIS Business Analyst Fellow
- MIS Full Stack Developer Fellow
- ODG Data Analyst Fellow
- WGYD Data Analyst Fellow
- WGYD Full Stack Developer Fellow
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These roles support key AU organs and directorates such as:
- AMCOW
- AUDA-NEPAD
- ESTI
- MIS
- Office of the Director General (ODG)
- Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD)
Responsibilities range from developing dashboards and monitoring systems to full-stack development, digital communications, ERP support, and evidence-based reporting.
What Fellows Will Gain
Successful fellows will benefit from:
- Professional experience within the African Union system
- Hands-on involvement in continental digital transformation initiatives
- Exposure to high-level policy and institutional innovation
- Enhanced technical, leadership, and collaboration skills
- A strong professional network across Africa’s digital and development ecosystem
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should carefully review the detailed terms of reference for each fellowship position and apply for the role that best matches their qualifications and experience.
Applications are accepted only through the official fellowship portal:
This fellowship presents a unique opportunity to contribute directly to Africa’s digital future by working within the African Union system and supporting transformative, continent-wide initiatives.
