ECOSOCC Kenneth Kaunda Immersion Programme for Zambian Graduates 2026

ECOSOCC is recruiting recent Zambian graduates for the Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme 2026. Trainees spend 9 months at the ECOSOCC Secretariat in Lusaka working on policy research, project coordination and stakeholder engagement. Applications close on 26 June 2026 at 23:59 (Central African Time).

The Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme is named after Zambia's founding president and Pan-African statesman. It places recent Zambian graduates inside the ECOSOCC Secretariat for 9 months, giving them direct working experience of how an African Union organ runs day to day.

Trainees take part in policy research, project coordination, stakeholder engagement and the Secretariat's wider programme work. The aim is to give graduates real responsibility early in their careers, and to build a pool of Zambian professionals familiar with the AU system.

The programme is part of the ECOSOCC University Outreach Initiative and runs in partnership with universities and research institutions in Zambia.

• Table of Content
• About African Union
• ECOSOCC Immersion Programme for Zambian Graduates
• Aim and Benefits of ECOSOCC Immersion Programme for Zambian Graduates
• Requirements for ECOSOCC Immersion Programme for Zambian Graduates Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for ECOSOCC Immersion Programme for Zambian Graduates
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Union

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 colonisation and apartheid; to promote unity and solidarity amongst African States; to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development; to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States and to promote international cooperation ... continue reading

ECOSOCC Immersion Programme for Zambian Graduates

Aim and Benefits of ECOSOCC Immersion Programme for Zambian Graduates

• Practical experience in international governance, policy work and programme delivery.
• Training in diplomacy, research, advocacy and project management.
• Mentorship from senior ECOSOCC staff and AU experts.
• Exposure to AU meetings and international convenings.
• A working network across AU bodies and Pan-African institutions.
• An official recommendation on successful completion.
• Trainees receive a monthly transport stipend, and ECOSOCC provides logistical support including transport to the office at 8658 Kudu Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka.

Requirements for ECOSOCC Immersion Programme for Zambian Graduates Qualification

You must be under 35 years of age at the time of application (AU youth-status criterion).

You also need:

• a master's or bachelor's degree in social sciences, business administration, communication, law or a related field, awarded in the last five years;
• a graduating classification of Distinction or Merit;
• strong analytical, research and writing skills;
• fluency in English, written and spoken. French or another AU working language is an advantage.

Interview date, Process and Venue for ECOSOCC Immersion Programme for Zambian Graduates

Selection has two stages: a written assessment and an interview. Shortlisted candidates are contacted by email.

Interviews are held in person or by video conference. Bring original certificates and supporting documents to the interview for verification.

Documents Required for Application

Your application must include:

1. a letter of motivation — one page maximum, size 12 font, in English, covering your interest in the programme, career plans and why you're a fit;
2. a CV;
3. university-certified copies of your degree certificate(s);
4. university-certified academic transcripts;
5. two signed letters of recommendation.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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