Apply to ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development EBID young professionals programme
Call for Applications: Young Professionals Recruitment Programme (YPRP) 2026
Organization: ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)
Position: Young Trainee Professional Staff (Grade P1-1)
Location: Headquarters – Lomé, Togo
Contract Type: 2-Year Fixed-Term (6-month probationary period with potential transition to a permanent, open-ended contract)
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
About the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is a premier regional international financial institution owned by West African Member States. Headquartered in Lomé, Republic of Togo, EBID is dedicated to fostering an economically strong, industrialized, and prosperous West Africa fully integrated into the regional and global economy through strategic project and program financing.
Opportunity Overview
The EBID Young Professionals Recruitment Programme (YPRP) 2026 offers exceptional early-career professionals from West Africa and the diaspora a pathway to build an international career within a leading development finance institution.
Through a structured job rotation model, selected candidates will gain hands-on exposure across various strategic departments, work directly under the mentorship of senior professionals, and actively contribute to regional economic development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities & Rotational Exposure
Departmental Rotations: Rotate through core operational, financial, and administrative divisions to gain broad, cross-functional understanding of the Bank’s operations.
Analytical Support: Conduct technical research, compile data from specialized databases, and produce analytical reports to support policy formulation and deal execution.
Project & Operational Assistance: Support senior staff in project evaluation, risk assessment, financial modeling, legal review, or strategic communications depending on primary field placement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in task forces, contribute to inter-departmental workflows, and manage assigned operational priorities under dynamic conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality & Age
Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State (or a member of the West African diaspora).
Must be 30 years old or younger at the time of recruitment.
2. Educational Background
Holds a Master’s degree (or equivalent post-graduate qualification) from an accredited institution in a discipline relevant to EBID’s operations, including but not limited to:
Core Operational FieldsFinancial & Administrative FieldsTechnical & Specialized Fields
• Economics
• Public Sector Operations
• Private Sector Operations
• Infrastructure Development• Finance
• Accounting
• Risk Management
• Asset & Liabilities Management• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Audit
• Law
• Human Resources
• Business Administration• Communication & Marketing• Language Services
Required Competencies & Qualifications
Analytical & Research Skills: Strong ability to extract, synthesize, and evaluate data from professional databases and electronic resources.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in standard office automation applications (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
Adaptability & Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment under high-pressure conditions.
Organizational Execution: Excellent planning, prioritization, and time-management capabilities.
Language Skills:
Fluent in at least one of EBID’s official working languages: English, French, or Portuguese.
Working knowledge of a second official working language is required.
Compensation, Grade, & Benefits
Appointees will enter at the P1-1 Grade on the EBID staff classification and salary scale, enjoying a competitive international compensation package that includes:
Base Salary: Standard salary corresponding to the P1-1 grade.
Allowances: Post adjustment allowance, housing allowance, transport allowance, and family grant (where applicable).
Benefits & Protection: Official pension scheme coverage and comprehensive insurance policies covering sickness, personal accident, temporary/partial occupational disability, and total permanent disability or death.
Selection Process & Assessments
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the EBID Headquarters in Lomé, Togo, for comprehensive written and oral evaluations. Assessments will cover:
Core technical competency and specialized domain knowledge.
Professional potential, analytical reasoning, and motivation.
Computer literacy and software proficiency.
Verbal and written communication abilities.
Multilingual proficiency in at least two of the Bank’s working languages.
Application Dossier Requirements
Interested applicants must compile and submit a single dossier containing clear copies of the following documents:
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover / Motivation Letter: Outlining career prospects, specific areas of interest/competence, relevant experience, and reasons for applying.
Academic & Professional Certificates: Copies of official Master’s degree(s) and relevant certifications.
Proof of Identity: Copy of a valid National Identity Card or International Passport.
Proof of Age: Copy of official Birth Certificate.
Submission Guidelines
Submit your complete application dossier electronically via email to the address below:
Email Recipient: recrutbidc@bidc-ebid.org
Required Email Subject Line: YOUNG PROFESSIONALS RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME – 2026
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. EBID reserves the right to withdraw advertised positions or offer appointments at a revised grade level based on organizational requirements.
