The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened applications for multiple positions in Abuja, Nigeria, with qualified nationals of ECOWAS member states invited to apply.
The vacancies, published on the official ECOWAS careers portal on September 22, 2026, cover areas including information technology, human resources, administration and auditing.
The current vacancies are:
- Office Manager — Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
- Information Technology Officer
- Human Resources Officer
- Auditor, Operational Compliance
- Administrative Officer — Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
- Administrative Assistant — Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions
All six positions are based in Abuja, Nigeria, and have a closing date of November 5, 2026.
Who Can Apply?
ECOWAS says applicants must be nationals of its member states. The organisation currently lists 12 member states: Benin, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
The age limits depend on the category of the position. Applicants for General Services or Support positions in grades G1 to G7 must be under 35 years, while candidates for Professional positions in grades P1 to P7 must be under 45.
Applicants for Director positions in grades D1 to D2 must be under 50 years. Female candidates are also encouraged to apply.
Required Application Documents
According to ECOWAS, applications must include three mandatory documents:
- Completed ECOWAS Job Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover or motivation letter
The organisation states that applications missing any of the mandatory documents will not be considered. Applicants are required to submit the documents to the relevant email address specified for the particular vacancy before the stated deadline.
Beyond the currently advertised positions, ECOWAS recruits across a wide range of professional areas, including finance, human resources, economic research, infrastructure, trade, agriculture, environment, health, peace and security, education, telecommunications and information technology, legal affairs, monitoring and evaluation, energy and internal audit.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the official ECOWAS careers portal to review the available vacancies, download the required application form and check the specific qualifications and submission instructions for each position.
Official ECOWAS Careers: ECOWAS Careers Portal
ECOWAS cautions applicants that it does not charge a recruitment fee and will not request applicants’ account details. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The deadline for the currently advertised positions is November 5, 2026.
Prospective applicants should carefully review the requirements for their preferred position and ensure that all mandatory documents are submitted before the deadline.