Career Opportunities at the ECOWAS Commission
Career Opportunities at the ECOWAS Commission
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), established on May 28, 1975, is a premier regional intergovernmental organization headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. Operating across three official working languages—English, French, and Portuguese—ECOWAS promotes regional integration, economic growth, and security across West Africa.
ECOWAS invites applications from qualified nationals of ECOWAS Member States for several key professional and support positions at its headquarters and institutions in Abuja, Nigeria.
Current Vacancies
PositionDepartment / InstitutionLocationPublished DateClosing Date
Office ManagerOffice of the Auditor GeneralAbuja, Nigeria22 September 202605 November 2026
Information Technology OfficerECOWAS CommissionAbuja, Nigeria22 September 202605 November 2026
Human Resources OfficerECOWAS CommissionAbuja, Nigeria22 September 202605 November 2026
Auditor, Operational ComplianceECOWAS CommissionAbuja, Nigeria22 September 202605 November 2026
Administrative OfficerOffice of the Auditor GeneralAbuja, Nigeria22 September 202605 November 2026
Administrative AssistantOffice of the Auditor GeneralAbuja, Nigeria22 September 202605 November 2026
Professional Career Pathways
ECOWAS regularly recruits talented professionals and support staff across a wide range of disciplines:
Administration & Governance: General Administration & Conferences, Internal Audit, Legal Affairs, Strategic Management & Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation.
Finance & Economics: Finance & Human Resources Management, Macroeconomic Policy & Economic Research, Trade & Customs, Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing.
Technology & Infrastructure: Telecommunications & Information Technology, Infrastructure, Mining, Energy & Renewable Energy.
Social & Sustainable Development: Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources, Health & Animal Health, Social Affairs & Gender, Education, Science & Culture, Youth & Sports Development.
International Peace & Security: Political Affairs, Peace & Security, Free Movement, Industry & Private Sector Promotion, International Relations & Diplomacy.
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
To be eligible for recruitment, applicants must be nationals of an ECOWAS Member State and adhere to the following maximum age thresholds at the time of application:
General Services / Support Positions (G1 – G7): Under 35 years of age.
Professional Positions (P1 – P5): Under 45 years of age.
Director Level Positions (D1 – D2): Under 50 years of age.
Gender Inclusion: Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements & Guidelines
Mandatory Documents
To ensure your application is considered, you must submit all three required documents. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.
Completed Official ECOWAS Job Application Form
Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter / Motivation Letter
How to Apply
Visit the official ECOWAS Careers Portal to download the official job application form and review complete job descriptions.
Complete all required fields in the application form and attach your updated CV and cover letter.
Submit your application package to the designated submission email address listed on the portal for each specific vacancy prior to the deadline on 05 November 2026.
Important Recruitment Notice
Zero Recruitment Fees: ECOWAS does not charge any application, processing, or recruitment fees at any stage of the selection process, nor does it request bank account information.
Shortlisting Notice: Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessments and interviews.
