ECOWAS opens recruitment portal for key positions

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has started recruiting for different job positions across its institutions.

According to information on its official website, qualified candidates from ECOWAS member countries are invited to apply for roles in various sectors.

The available jobs cover areas such as administration, finance, trade, infrastructure, health, telecommunications, legal services, and security.

Available Roles

There are many positions open, including:

Office assistants

Programme assistants

Accountants

Legal officers

Political advisers

Senior roles like directors and principal officers

Some jobs are based in Abuja, while others are located in cities like Dakar, Conakry, Addis Ababa, and Monrovia.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

A completed application form

A CV (Curriculum Vitae)

A cover letter

All applications should be sent by email before the deadline.

Application opens: April 1, 2026

Deadline: April 30, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Age Requirements

Up to 35 years for junior roles

Up to 45 years for professional roles

Up to 50 years for senior positions

ECOWAS also encourages women to apply.

Important Information

The recruitment process is free

Applicants should not pay money or share bank details

Candidates should regularly check the ECOWAS website for updates

Key Focus Areas

The organisation is hiring in areas such as:

Economic policy

Agriculture

Energy

Education

Political affairs

Anti-money laundering

About ECOWAS

ECOWAS was created on May 28, 1975, to promote economic cooperation among West African countries.

Its member countries include Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

The organisation is headquartered in Abuja and works in three official languages: English, French, and Portuguese.

It also oversees institutions like:

ECOWAS Parliament

Community Court of Justice

West African Health Organization (WAHO)

Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering (GIABA)