ECOWAS opens recruitment for qualified nationals across multiple sectors – Apply Now

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened recruitment for qualified nationals of its member states, with opportunities available across several professional, administrative and technical fields.

The regional organisation is inviting eligible candidates to apply for vacancies within its specialised agencies and institutions, including the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS Parliament, West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA).

The recruitment exercise covers a wide range of professional areas, including information technology, human resources, trade, health, finance, energy and legal affairs.

ECOWAS was established on May 28, 1975, and is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. Its official working languages are English, French and Portuguese.

ECOWAS Member States Eligible to Apply

Nationals of the following 12 ECOWAS member states are eligible to apply:

1. Benin
2. Cabo Verde
3. Côte d’Ivoire
4. The Gambia
5. Ghana
6. Guinea
7. Guinea-Bissau
8. Liberia
9. Nigeria
10. Senegal
11. Sierra Leone
12. Togo

Professional Areas Available

According to the recruitment information, vacancies are available across several broad areas, including:

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

Applicants are advised to check the individual vacancy announcements for the specific academic qualifications, professional experience and other requirements attached to each position.

ECOWAS Recruitment Age Requirements

Age limits depend on the category of the position being advertised.

• General Services/Support positions (G1–G7): Applicants must be under 35 years.
• Professional positions (P1–P7): Applicants must be under 45 years.
• Director positions (D1–D2): Applicants must be under 50 years.

Candidates should confirm the grade and category of their preferred vacancy before applying.

Documents Required

Every application must include the following three documents:

1. Completed ECOWAS Job Application Form.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Cover letter.

The recruitment notice states that applications missing any of the mandatory documents will not be considered.

Applicants are required to send the documents by email to the relevant email address listed against their preferred vacancy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official ECOWAS website at ECOWAS Official Website and check the vacancies section regularly, as positions are published on a rolling basis.

Applicants should download and correctly complete the ECOWAS Job Application Form, attach their CV and cover letter, and send all required documents to the email address specified for the particular position.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Fraud Warning

ECOWAS has warned applicants against recruitment-related scams.

The organisation states that it does not charge any fee for recruitment and will not request applicants’ account details.

Job seekers should therefore avoid anyone demanding payment or sensitive financial information in connection with an ECOWAS recruitment application.

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