The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is inviting qualified nationals of ECOWAS Member States to apply for several professional and support positions. The available opportunities are based in Abuja, Nigeria, within the regional intergovernmental organisation.
ECOWAS operates across West Africa and uses English, French and Portuguese as its official working languages.
Job Overview
The 2026 ECOWAS recruitment covers positions in areas including administration, information technology, human resources, auditing and other professional fields across the organisation.
Both professional and support-level opportunities are available, subject to the applicable age requirements and application conditions.
Job Details
Company: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria / West Africa
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Available Positions
The recruitment includes the following positions:
1. Office Manager, Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
2. Information Technology Officer
3. Human Resources Officer
4. Auditor, Operational Compliance
5. Administrative Officer, Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
6. Administrative Assistant, Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
Professional Areas
ECOWAS recruitment opportunities cover several areas, including:
1. General Administration and Conferences
2. Finance and Human Resources Management
3. Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research
4. Infrastructure, Trade and Customs
5. Free Movement, Industry and Private Sector Promotion
6. Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources
7. Health and Animal Health
8. Political Affairs, Peace and Security
9. Social Affairs and Gender
10. Education, Science and Culture
11. Youth and Sports Development
12. Telecommunications and Information Technology
13. Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
14. International Relations and Diplomacy
15. Legal Affairs
16. Monitoring and Evaluation
17. Strategic Management and Planning
18. Mining, Energy and Renewable Energy
19. Internal Audit
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following general conditions:
1. Applicants must be citizens of an ECOWAS Member State.
2. Candidates applying for General Services or Support positions classified from G1 to G7 must be below 35 years of age.
3. Candidates applying for Professional positions classified from P1 to P7 must be below 45 years of age.
4. Candidates applying for Director positions classified from D1 to D2 must be below 50 years of age.
5. Applicants must provide a completed ECOWAS Job Application Form.
6. A current CV must be submitted.
7. Applicants must also provide a Cover Letter or Motivation Letter.
8. Applications that do not include all required documents will not be considered.
9. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
-Applicants interested in the ECOWAS recruitment should ensure that they complete the required application documentation before submitting their application.
-Complete the required ECOWAS Job Application Form.
-Prepare an updated CV.
-Prepare a Cover Letter or Motivation Letter.
-Ensure that all mandatory documents are included with the application.
-Submit the application according to the official ECOWAS recruitment instructions before the 5 November 2026 deadline.
Applicants should carefully review the requirements for the specific position they wish to apply for before submitting their documents.
Important Note
Only applications containing the required documents will be considered. Applicants should ensure that the information provided in their application is accurate and that they meet the applicable eligibility and age requirements.
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
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