ECOWAS Job Opportunities: Contribute to West African Development
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is seeking qualified professionals to contribute to the effective implementation of its sectoral programmes. As a regional intergovernmental organization comprising fifteen (15) Member States (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo), ECOWAS is dedicated to promoting economic integration and cooperation across West Africa.
With its Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, and official working languages of English, French, and Portuguese, ECOWAS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Specialized agencies and institutions, including the Community Court of Justice, the ECOWAS Parliament, the West African Health Organization (WAHO), and the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering (GIABA), are seeking talented individuals in the following areas:
• General Administration
• Conferences
• Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Macroeconomic policies
• Economic Research
• Infrastructure
• Trade, Customs, Free Movement
• Industry and Promotion of the Private Sector
• Agriculture
• Environment
• Natural Resources
• Health
• Animal Health
• Political Affairs
• Peace
• Security
• Social Affairs and Gender
• Education, Science and Culture
• Youth and Sport Development
• Telecommunications and Information Technologies
• Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
• International Relations
• Diplomacy
• Legal Affairs
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Strategic Management
• Strategic Planning
• Mining
• Energy
• Renewable Energy
• Energy Efficiency
• Internal Audit
Available Positions:
• Programme Assistant Small Arms (Abuja, Nigeria)
• Programme Assistant Regional Security (Abuja, Nigeria)
• Program Assistant, Corridor Development & Logistics (Abuja, Nigeria)
• Program Assistant, Air Transport (Abuja, Nigeria)
• Program Assistant, Roads & Railways (Abuja, Nigeria)
• Programme Officer, Security Services Cooperation (Abuja, Nigeria) (2 positions)
• Programme Officer, Security Sector Reform (Abuja, Nigeria)
• Finance and Account Officer (Accra)
• Programme Officer, Security Services Cooperation (Abuja, Nigeria)
• PO, IT and Database Management (Abuja, Nigeria)
• Programme Officer, Security Sector Reform (Abuja, Nigeria)
How to Apply:
1. Download the application form: https://www.ecowas.int/publication/ecowas-job-application-form/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLL6BhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHq7lxUu\_dKwkrifXp6bv6kdN3SDDcUfvxcjXFGu5V8E0S-LjZKx1R48Hrx7Q\_aem\_nQyAgi5hxFl8Z8C2m-0\_Cw
2. Complete the application form accurately.
3. Attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a motivation letter.
4. Send all documents to the relevant email address for the specific position. (Check the detailed job description on the ECOWAS website for the correct email.)
Important Information:
• Potential candidates must be under 50 years of age.
• Female applications are strongly encouraged.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• ECOWAS does not charge a fee for recruitment and will not request your account details.
Application Deadline:
Please refer to the individual job postings on the ECOWAS website (https://www.ecowas.int/careers/) for specific deadlines.
All positions listed here have a closing date of July 24, 2025.
Contribute to the progress of West Africa and apply today!