Customs Administration Internship – AfCFTA Secretariat

About the role

The AfCFTA Secretariat is offering a short‑term internship focused on customs administration. Interns will gain hands‑on experience in a multicultural environment while supporting the translation and interpretation needs of the Secretariat.

Key responsibilities

• Translate working documents from English to French and vice‑versa in a timely manner.
• Provide interpretation support during meetings, audiences, and discussions.
• Assist corporate functions and contribute to projects linked to the Secretariat’s strategic orientations.
• Help promote AfCFTA initiatives to the public, especially youth audiences.

Required profile

• National of an African Union member state and resident in Ghana.
• Final‑year university student enrolled full‑time in a relevant field.
• Strong academic background and motivation to work in an international organization.

Required skills

• Proficiency in English‑French translation.
• Interpretation skills for oral communication.

What we offer

• Exposure to the workings of a major continental trade initiative.
• Opportunity to develop analytical and technical skills in an international setting.
• Networking with professionals across the African Union.