LA SUITE APRÈS LA PUBLICITÉ

The Economic Community of West African States – ECOWAS has officially launched its 2026 recruitment cycle, inviting qualified citizens from across the sub-region to apply for dozens of technical and administrative positions before the April 30 deadline.

In a significant expansion of its workforce, it has opened applications for numerous positions across its specialized institutions and regional offices. From April 1 to April 30, 2026, the organization is seeking capable candidates from member states to fill roles in sectors including finance, legal affairs, infrastructure, health, and security.

These opportunities are spread across key African hubs such as Abuja, Dakar, Conakry, and Addis Ababa, ranging from entry-level office aides and accountants to senior management and director-level roles.

Prospective applicants must adhere to specific age mandates based on the job category: 35 years for general service, 45 years for professional roles, and up to 50 years for directors. To apply, candidates must submit a completed application form, a curriculum vitae, and a cover letter via email through the official ECOWAS website.

The regional bloc, which operates in English, French, and Portuguese, particularly encouraged female candidates to apply and emphasized that the entire recruitment process is free of charge, warning against any requests for payment or bank details.

Established in 1975 to drive economic integration, ECOWAS remains a cornerstone of West African cooperation, overseeing vital institutions like the Community Court of Justice and the West African Health Organization – WAHO.

This recruitment drive focuses on critical areas such as macroeconomic policy, agriculture, energy, and anti-money laundering efforts. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted following the closure of the application window as the organization seeks to strengthen its capacity to serve its 12 active member states.