Latest ECOWAS Careers West Africa Jobs

Latest ECOWAS Careers West Africa Jobs – Apply Now at ECOWAS

Latest ECOWAS Careers West Africa Jobs are now open for qualified applicants from across the region. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, is actively recruiting professionals to support its sectoral institutions and programmes. ECOWAS seeks to fill positions in areas such as administration, finance, information technology, trade, agriculture, peace and security, infrastructure, and legal affairs.

Since 1975, ECOWAS has worked to promote economic integration and regional development across 15 member countries. Today’s recruitment drive positions it to further strengthen institutional capacity in governance, digital transformation, and program delivery.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible individuals must be nationals of one of ECOWAS’s member states, including Nigeria, Ghana, Mali, and others . Applicants must be 45 years old or younger, possess a valid international passport or national identification, and have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE or equivalent—including English and Mathematics.

Areas of Recruitment

ECOWAS is currently filling roles across diverse sectors, such as:

Administration & Conferences: General administration, conference coordination
Finance & Audit: Internal audit, accounting assistant functions
Human Resources: HR management and development
Information Technology: IT Assistant, Helpdesk Support, Systems Administrator
Trade & Customs: Free movement and private sector promotion
Agriculture & Environment: Environmental planning, health oversight
Peace & Security: Political affairs, counterterrorism and early warning
Legal Affairs: Diploma-based legal support and diplomacy
Monitoring & Evaluation: Strategic planning, program assessment
Infrastructure & Energy: Energy efficiency, renewable energy, transport

Recent listings include roles such as IT Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Administrative and Accounting Assistant, Database Administrator, Conference Technician, Programme Officer for Environment and Natural Resources, and Director-level positions across WAHO and ECOWAS Commission

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: b50reprogdocumentofficer@ecowas.int using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

Assessment method: Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.
Female applications are strongly encouraged.
This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule article 9.3 of the ECOWAS Staff Regulations (revised 2021).
All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited from ECOWAS citizens who are resident in the Member state where the position has been advertised. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.