Multiple job vacancies at ECOWAS
ECOWAS RECRUITMENT 2026
The Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS is recruiting qualified nationals of ECOWAS Member States for multiple positions in Abuja, Nigeria.
ECOWAS was established on 28 May 1975 as a regional intergovernmental organization. Its headquarters is in Abuja, Nigeria, and its official working languages are English, French and Portuguese.
CURRENT VACANCIES
- Office Manager
Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Published: 22 September 2026
Closing Date: 5 November 2026 - Information Technology Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Published: 22 September 2026
Closing Date: 5 November 2026 - Human Resources Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Published: 22 September 2026
Closing Date: 5 November 2026 - Auditor, Operational Compliance
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Published: 22 September 2026
Closing Date: 5 November 2026 - Administrative Officer
Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Published: 22 September 2026
Closing Date: 5 November 2026 - Administrative Assistant
Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Published: 22 September 2026
Closing Date: 5 November 2026
AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY
ECOWAS regularly recruits professionals and support staff across areas including:
General Administration and Conferences
Finance and Human Resources Management
Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research
Infrastructure, Trade and Customs
Free Movement, Industry and Private Sector Promotion
Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources
Health and Animal Health
Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Social Affairs and Gender
Education, Science and Culture
Youth and Sports Development
Telecommunications and Information Technology
Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
International Relations and Diplomacy
Legal Affairs
Monitoring and Evaluation
Strategic Management and Planning
Mining, Energy and Renewable Energy
Internal Audit
AGE REQUIREMENTS
General Services or Support positions G1 to G7: Under 35 years.
Professional positions P1 to P7: Under 45 years.
Director positions D1 to D2: Under 50 years.
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
MANDATORY APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Applicants must submit all three of the following:
- Completed ECOWAS Job Application Form.
- Curriculum Vitae CV.
- Cover Letter or Motivation Letter.
Applications missing any of the mandatory documents will not be considered.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should regularly check the official ECOWAS careers portal for available positions, detailed job descriptions, relevant application email addresses and deadlines.
Download the official application form:
View vacancies and application details:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ECOWAS does not charge any recruitment fee and will not request applicants’ bank or account details.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
