The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional intergovernmental body founded in 1975, is actively seeking qualified professionals from its 15 member countries. ECOWAS was established to foster economic integration among West African nations and currently includes Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. The organisation’s headquarters is located in Abuja, Nigeria, and it operates in English, French, and Portuguese.
Openings and Requirements
To drive the effective implementation of its diverse sectoral programmes, ECOWAS is recruiting skilled candidates for various departments within its specialised institutions. Open positions span across several fields, including General Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Macroeconomic Policies, Infrastructure, Trade, Customs, Agriculture, Health, and Telecommunications. There are also opportunities in areas such as Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Education, Science and Culture, as well as strategic roles like Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Planning, and Internal Audit.
Interested applicants must be under 50 years old, and the organisation particularly encourages applications from women, emphasising the importance of diversity and inclusivity within its workforce. Successful applicants will contribute to programmes within the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS Parliament, West African Health Organisation (WAHO), and other specialised entities.
How to Apply
ECOWAS has outlined a straightforward application process. Applicants are advised to visit the official ECOWAS website at www.ecowas.int to find details on each position and download the job application form. Applicants must complete the form, attach their Curriculum Vitae (CV), and a motivation letter, and send all documents via email to the specified addresses linked to each job posting.
ECOWAS stresses that only applications with all required documents will be considered. All applicants must ensure they attach the following mandatory documents:
- Completed application form
- Updated CV
- Cover letter
ECOWAS has issued a warning to applicants to be vigilant against fraud. The organisation does not charge any fees for recruitment and will never request personal banking information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps.
Current Openings in Abuja
Among the current positions available are:
- Procurement Assistant (OAG) – Published on 11 October 2024; closing date 27 November 2024
- Information Technology Assistant (OAG) – Published on 11 October 2024; closing date 27 November 2024
- Administrative Assistant (OAG) – Published on 11 October 2024; closing date 27 November 2024
- Accounting Assistant (OAG) – Published on 11 October 2024; closing date 27 November 2024
Each of these roles offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to ECOWAS’s mission of regional development and integration.
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