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ECOWAS Recruitment 2026

📅Posted April 5, 2026 at 9:56 PM⏰Deadline: 4/30/2026
ECOWAS Recruitment 2026

About this opportunity

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is now accepting applications for its 2026 recruitment exercise, offering multiple job opportunities across its institutions and specialized agencies.

This is a major opportunity for qualified professionals across West Africa to work on regional development, policy, governance, and international projects within one of Africa’s most important intergovernmental organizations.

About ECOWAS

Established on 28 May 1975, ECOWAS is a regional intergovernmental organization made up of West African countries including:

  • Benin
  • Cape Verde
  • Côte d’Ivoire
  • The Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Liberia
  • Nigeria
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Togo

    • The organization is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, and operates in three official languages:

  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

    • Available Job Areas

    ECOWAS is recruiting across a wide range of professional fields, including:

  • General Administration, Conferences, Finance, Human Resources
  • Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research
  • Infrastructure, Trade, Customs, Free Movement
  • Industry and Private Sector Development
  • Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources, Health
  • Animal Health and Public Health
  • Political Affairs, Peace and Security
  • Social Affairs and Gender
  • Education, Science, Culture, Youth and Sports
  • Telecommunications and Information Technology
  • Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing
  • International Relations, Diplomacy, Legal Affairs
  • Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Planning
  • Mining, Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency
  • Internal Audit

    • Opportunities are available across ECOWAS institutions such as:

  • ECOWAS Commission
  • ECOWAS Parliament
  • Community Court of Justice
  • West African Health Organization (WAHO)
  • Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering (GIABA)

    • Job Locations

  • Abuja, Nigeria (Headquarters)
  • Other ECOWAS regional offices

    • Eligibility Criteria

    To be considered for ECOWAS Recruitment 2026, applicants must:

  • Be a citizen of an ECOWAS member state
  • Meet the specific qualifications and requirements for the role applied for
  • Submit all required application documents

    • Age Requirements

  • General Services (G1–G7): Not more than 35 years
  • Professional Roles (P1–P7): Not more than 45 years
  • Director Level (D1–D2): Not more than 50 years

    • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Required Application Documents

    All applications must include the following:

    1. Completed ECOWAS Job Application Form

    2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    3. Cover Letter (Motivation Letter)

    Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

    Why You Should Apply

  • Work with a respected international organization
  • Contribute to regional development across West Africa
  • Gain exposure to international policy and development work
  • Access career opportunities across multiple sectors
  • Build experience within a multinational environment

    • Apply Here