Protocol Services & International Relations Internship

About the role

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat is offering a short‑term internship focused on protocol services and international relations. Interns will gain hands‑on experience supporting the Secretariat’s work, translating documents and interpreting meetings in a multicultural environment.

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 of the Secretariat, including research and drafting of briefings.
• Help promote AfCFTA initiatives to the public, especially youth audiences.

Required profile

• Final‑year university student enrolled full‑time.
• National of an African Union member state and resident in Ghana.
• Strong academic background in international relations, protocol, or related fields.

Required skills

• Proficiency in English and French (reading, writing, speaking).

What we offer

• Exposure to the workings of a flagship African Union project.
• Opportunity to develop analytical and technical skills in an international setting.
• Networking with professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds.