The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially opened its 2026 recruitment exercise, offering over 30 career opportunities for qualified citizens of member states, including Nigeria.
The recruitment is part of a strategic effort to strengthen the implementation of sectoral programs across the regional bloc’s various institutions. Most of the available positions are based at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja, with additional roles located in Ethiopia, Liberia, Guinea, and Senegal.
Key details of the recruitment:
- Available Roles in Nigeria: Opportunities include Office Managers, Accountants, Legal Officers, Nurses, Political Advisors, Protocol Assistants, and various Principal Officer positions.
- Age Requirements: Applicants must be 35 or younger for Support positions (G1–G7), 45 or younger for Professional categories (P1–P7), and 50 or younger for Director roles (D1–D2).
- Application Process: Interested candidates must apply via the official ECOWAS careers portal (ecowas.int/careers). Submissions must include a completed official application form, a curriculum vitae (CV), and a motivation letter.
- Deadline: The application window closes on April 30, 2026.
- Safety Warning: ECOWAS emphasized that the recruitment process is entirely free and warned applicants to be wary of fraudulent requests for payment or personal financial information.
