The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is inviting qualified nationals of ECOWAS Member States to apply for multiple professional and support positions based in Abuja, Nigeria.
ECOWAS is a regional intergovernmental organisation headquartered in Abuja. Its official working languages are English, French and Portuguese, and the available opportunities cover areas such as administration, human resources, information technology, auditing, finance, economic research, infrastructure, health, agriculture, security, diplomacy and other specialised fields.
Eligible applicants who meet the requirements for the available positions can submit their applications before the 5 November 2026 deadline.
*Available Position*
The current recruitment exercise includes the following positions
Office Manager, Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
Information Technology Officer
Human Resources Officer
Auditor, Operational Compliance
Administrative Officer, Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
Administrative Assistant, Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
Applicants should carefully review the official vacancy information to determine the specific qualifications, experience and other requirements attached to each position.
Professional Areas Covered
ECOWAS recruitment opportunities may cover a wide range of professional fields, including:
General Administration and Conferences
Finance and Human Resources Management
Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research
Infrastructure, Trade and Customs
Free Movement, Industry and Private Sector Promotion
Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources
Health and Animal Health
Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Social Affairs and Gender
Education, Science and Culture
Youth and Sports Development
Telecommunications and Information Technology
Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
International Relations and Diplomacy
Legal Affairs
Monitoring and Evaluation
Strategic Management and Planning
Mining, Energy and Renewable Energy
Internal Audit
This means applicants from different academic and professional backgrounds may find positions relevant to their qualifications and experience.
who can apply for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) jobs?
Applicants must meet the nationality and age requirements applicable to the grade of the position they are applying for.
Nationality
Applicants must be nationals of an ECOWAS Member State.
Age requirement
The stated age limits are based on the category of the position:
General Services/Support Positions – G1 to G7: Under 35 years
Professional Positions – P1 to P7: Under 45 years
Director Positions – D1 to D2: Under 50 years
Applicants should also check the individual vacancy notice because additional qualifications and experience may vary from one position to another.
Documents Required
Applicants are expected to submit the following documents:
Completed ECOWAS Job Application Form
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter or Motivation Letter
All mandatory documents should be submitted as required. Applications that do not contain the required documents may not be considered.
ECOWAS recruitment 2026 deadline.
The application deadline is 5 November 2026.
How to apply for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 2026 recruitment
Interested applicants should first obtain and complete the official ECOWAS Job Application Form and ensure that their CV and Cover/Motivation Letter are prepared before applying.
Applicants should also carefully review the official ECOWAS careers information for the specific vacancy requirements and application instructions.
Step 1: Visit the official ECOWAS Job Application Form page.
