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The ECOSOCC Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme 2026 for Zambian graduates (Monthly stipend)

The ECOSOCC Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme 2026 for Zambian graduates (Monthly stipend)

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1 Application Deadline: Jun 26, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 ECOSOCC Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme. ECOSOCC is recruiting recent Zambian graduates for theKenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme 2026. Trainees spend 9 months at the ECOSOCC Secretariat in Lusaka working on policy research, project coordination and stakeholder engagement.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) is the African Union’s advisory organ for civil society. It was established in 2004 under Articles 5(i) and 22 of the AU Constitutive Act, and connects the Union to civil society organisations working across the continent and the African Diaspora.

TheKenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programmeis 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.

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

Requirements

You must be under35 years of ageat 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, awardedin the last five years;
• a graduating classification ofDistinctionorMerit;
• strong analytical, research and writing skills;
• fluency in English, written and spoken. French or another AU working language is an advantage.

Benefits

• 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.

Logistics

• Trainees receive a monthly transport stipend, and ECOSOCC provides logistical support including transport to the office at 8658 Kudu Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka.

Application Procedure:

Your application must include:

1. aletter 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. aCV;
3. university-certified copies of your degree certificate(s);
4. university-certified academic transcripts;
5. two signed letters of recommendation.

How to apply

Selection has two stages: awritten assessmentand aninterview. 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.

Programme start: 1 August 2026

All enquiries relating to this Call for Applications shall be addressed to the ECOSOCC Secretariat at.

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