African Union Capacity Building Training Program 2026 

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the African Union Capacity Building Training Program 2026.

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999).

The main objectives of the OAU were to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonization and apartheid, promote unity and solidarity among African States, coordinate and intensify cooperation for development, safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, and promote international cooperation.

Individuals interested in the African Union Capacity Building Training Program should review the details, requirements, and application process outlined below.

African Union Capacity Building Training

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: All States | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Nigeria
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Description:

The African Union Commission (AUC), Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), through the African Governance Architecture – African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) Secretariat, is planning to convene the African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Programme for Citizens on Democratic Governance, Elections, and Pan-African Leadership.

The training programme is organized in line with Agenda 2063, Aspiration 6, which underscores that Africa’s development must be people-driven and anchored in the potential of its youth.

The programme seeks to enhance meaningful youth participation in political and electoral processes while equipping participants with advanced leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills.

Particular emphasis will be placed on African Union Shared Values instruments, notably the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG), among others, as the central normative framework for promoting democratic governance in Africa.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

To be considered for the African Union Continental Capacity Building Training, you must:

• Be an African woman or man;
• Have demonstrated leadership in the areas of democratic governance, elections, youth participation, peace, and security.

Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Youth affiliated with youth-led or youth-focused organizations implementing initiatives related to youth participation, democratic governance, leadership, peace and security, or electoral processes, including prominent youth activists and leaders;
• Youth representatives from national institutions, agencies, or civil society organizations working on democracy, governance, human rights, youth participation, leadership, or related fields;
• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age at the time of application;
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to participate fully in the entire duration of the training programme;
• Applicants must commit to replicating or cascading the training within their communities or organizations upon completion;
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits of African Union Capacity Building Training 2026

Benefits of the African Union Online Capacity Building Training Program include;

• Travel, visa, accommodation, and participation costs for selected participants will be fully covered by the African Union Commission.
• No application or participation fee is required.

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How to Apply for the African Union Capacity Building Training Program

Interested and qualified candidates for the African Union Capacity Building Training Program should click the GREEN BUTTON below to apply.

Note:

• Fill the application form correctly (Use your preferred language)
• All applications must be made via the form provided above. If you are encountering any issues, kindly send an email to AGA-APSA@africanunion.org
• Applications are currently open, with the application deadline set for 31 July 2026, while the training officially begins on 31 August 2026.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: July 31, 2026

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