African Union Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program
A dynamic 12-month program that places top tech innovators from across Africa within AU headquarters as resident fellows to solve complex data management challenges.
Program Overview
About the Fellowship
The African Union Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program is a robust 12-month program which aims to identify and deploy highly competent tech innovators from the African continent to units and organs within the African Union headquarters as 'resident fellows'.
Fellows understand the system within those units, identify data management challenges within the systems and solve the challenges identified by co-creating and building innovative tailor-made products and processes that improve data management processes and the overall work of the AU.
The program ensures the sustainability of the developed products and processes post the fellowship timeline, by strengthening the internal capacity of the AU staff within those units.
Fellowship Highlights
Eligibility Requirements
We seek highly skilled tech innovators who meet the following criteria:
Location & Nationality
Be based in Africa and must be a National of an African Union member state.
Age Requirement
Be under the age of 34 prior to the time of application.
Education
Hold a tertiary education degree or its equivalent.
Technical Skills
Have experience and technical know-how in designing innovative technology products/solutions with the capacity to analyze complex problems.
Availability
Be available and willing to dedicate 12 months. Fellows must relocate to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Languages
Applicants who speak more than one AU official language (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Swahili) are strongly advised to apply.
Fellowship Experience
What you can expect during your 12-month journey with the AU.
System Analysis
Understand and analyze AU unit systems to identify data management challenges and improvement opportunities.
Innovation & Development
Co-create and build innovative, tailor-made products and processes that solve identified challenges.
Capacity Building
Work with AU staff to ensure sustainability of developed solutions through knowledge transfer and training.
Fellowship Timeline
A structured 12-month journey from application to impact.
Application & Selection
Submit application, undergo rigorous selection process, and participate in interviews.
Induction Workshop
Attend comprehensive induction workshop and orientation at AU headquarters.
Active Fellowship
10-month active fellowship period working on assigned projects and initiatives.
Knowledge Transfer
Final phase focusing on knowledge transfer, documentation, and ensuring project sustainability.
Ready to Innovate for Africa?
Join the next generation of tech leaders driving digital transformation across the African Union.
Keep an eye on the AU Careers page for upcoming application opportunities.