ECOWAS Recruitment 2024: Apply now for the 2024 ECOWAS Court of Justice/Parliament vacancies. See below for more details.
The recruitment process for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for 2024 has begun. In this article, we’ll provide crucial information on ECOWAS job openings, prerequisites, educational requirements, how to apply, and other pertinent details that will aid you in submitting a strong application.
After reading this article, you will be aware of what it will take from you to advance in the hiring process and differentiate yourself from the competition. Continue reading to find out more about applying and your options. This article will help you get one step closer to achieving your objectives.
ECOWAS Recruitment Update 2024
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo are the fifteen (15) member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which was established on May 28, 1975. English, French, and Portuguese are its three official working languages, and its headquarters are located in Abuja, Nigeria.
The West African Health Organization (WAHO), the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering (GIABA), and other specialized ECOWAS agencies and institutions, such as the Community Court of Justice, the ECOWAS Parliament, the West African Health Organization, and others, are seeking to hire qualified and capable national candidates from ECOWAS Member States in the following fields:
- General Administration, Conferences, Finance; Human Resources Management,
- Macroeconomic policies, Economic Research, Infrastructure,
- Trade, Customs, Free Movement, Industry and Promotion of the Private Sector
- Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources, Health, and Animal Health
- Political Affairs, Peace, Security, Social Affairs and Gender
- Education, Science and Culture, Youth and Sport Development
- Telecommunications and Information Technologies
- Money Laundering and terrorist Financing
- International Relations, Diplomacy, and Legal Affairs
- Monitoring and evaluation, Strategic management, Strategic planning
- Mining, Energy, Renewable Energy, and Energy Efficiency
- Internal audit
Available Positions for 2024 ECOWAS Recruitment
- Office Manager – Bilingual Secretary (Sierra Leone)
- Council Member, Economist (ERERA) Ghana
- Council Member, Lawyer (ERERA) Ghana
- Driver (Sierra Leone)
Basic Requirements for ECOWAS Recruitment
Candidates for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recruitment process must fulfill the following requirements:
- Candidates must be prepared to work in a strange environment.
- Secondly, candidates must be in good physical and mental health to be considered.
- A B.Sc., HND, NCE, or OND diploma from a recognized university.
- Must have completed the West African Senior School Certificate in no more than two sittings and earned a minimum of five credits.
- National Examination Council (NECO), the General Certificate of Education, and the WASSCE (GCE).
- Candidates seeking employment with ECOWAS must be under 50.
- Each applicant must show a valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license, passport, national identification card, or voter registration card.
- Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to be considered.
- Capacity to carry out project management duties.
- Computer literacy is an added benefit.
- A government medical officer’s certification that the applicant is healthy physically and mentally is required.
- Able to perform under pressure in a multicultural environment.
Economic Community of West African States seeks to appoint competent and qualified candidates to ensure the successful implementation of its sectoral programs. At the recruiting portal, you can see the areas in need of new hires.
How To Successfully Apply For ECOWAS Recruitment
The positions will be regularly posted on the ECOWAS website, https://ecowas.int/publication/ecowas-job-application-form/, where applicants are kindly requested to frequently visit and apply as follows:
- Download the application form (JOB APPLICATION FORM) by clicking the link in the parenthesis and completing it accurately;
- Enclose a motivational letter and a curriculum vitae;
- All the aforementioned documents should be sent to the appropriate email addresses.
Candidates must be younger than 50 years old. We encourage applications from women. Only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted. Applications still accepted that were initially submitted with just the CV.