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ECOWAS

Economic Community of West African States Recruitment 2026

Multi-national (15 West African countries)

Regional political and economic union of 15 West African states; recruits across its commission, parliament and specialised agencies.

Official portal
Opens in new tab on ecowas.int

How to apply

How to apply for ECOWAS recruitment

  1. Visit ecowas.int/recruitment or the ECOWAS careers portal when positions are advertised.
  2. Create an account and complete your profile.
  3. Apply to specific vacancies; multiple languages (English/French/Portuguese) are often preferred.

Eligibility

  • Citizen of an ECOWAS member state
  • Degree in relevant discipline
  • Working knowledge of English + French often required
  • Age limits vary by position (typically 32-55 for senior roles)

Beware of recruitment scams. Economic Community of West African States never collects application fees. If anyone asks you to pay for a form, slot, or "guaranteed placement", it is fraud. Report to EFCC on 0809 326 3322 and apply only through the official portal link above.

Last updated 1 Oct 2026