Build your future in the ECOWAS area
ECOWAS and its specialised institutions regularly offer opportunities to citizens of the region: scholarships, training programmes, internships, recruitment and calls for tenders. The Resident Representation brings this information together and supports you with your applications.
Formations et renforcement des capacités
ECOWAS organises training and capacity-building programmes for civil servants, entrepreneurs and civil society actors. These cover a wide range of fields: regional trade, governance, peace and security, gender, agriculture and new technologies.
Recrutements et stages
ECOWAS institutions (Commission, Parliament, Court of Justice, EBID, WAHO, GIABA, etc.) regularly recruit experts, managers and young professionals. Internship programmes are also offered to students and recent graduates wishing to gain experience in regional organisations.
Bourses d'études CEDEAO
The ECOWAS Commission offers excellence scholarships for Master’s and PhD studies in priority areas of regional integration: economics, Community law, agriculture, energy, public health and international relations. These scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation and a monthly allowance.
Launch your career at regional level
Working within the ECOWAS institutions means contributing to the integration of 400 million West African citizens. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or an experienced professional, ECOWAS offers rewarding career opportunities in a multicultural environment.
The steps to seize an ECOWAS opportunity
Browse the offers
Visit our website and the ECOWAS portal (ecowas.int) regularly to discover the opportunities available: scholarships, internships, recruitment and calls for tenders.
Check your eligibility
Read the eligibility criteria carefully: nationality, required qualifications, professional experience, age limit and language skills.
Prepare your application
Gather the required documents: CV, cover letter, diplomas, certificates, letters of recommendation and any other specific document requested.
Submit your application
Submit your complete application before the deadline, either online on the ECOWAS portal or at the Resident Representation, as instructed.