ECOWAS Young Graduates Immersion Program 2027

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates for the ECOWAS Young Graduates Immersion Program.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was set up to foster the ideal of collective self-sufficiency for its member states. As a trading union, it is also meant to create a single, large trading bloc through economic cooperation.

Its role in promoting democracy and stability in Africa generally, and particularly in West Africa; its increasing influence on the international scene; its weight in the war against poverty; its central position in the management of migration flows; its tradition of tolerance and openness, which deserves to be supported and protected.

Individuals interested in the ECOWAS Young Graduates Immersion Program should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

ECOWAS Young Graduates Immersion Program

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
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Description:

The ECOWAS Immersion Programme seesks to welcome young African professionals and help shape the future of regional integration in West Africa.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), also known as (CEDEAO in French), is a regional political and economic union of fifteen countries located in West Africa. Collectively, these countries comprise an area of 5,114,162 km2 (1,974,589 sq mi), and in 2015 had an estimated population of over 349 million.

The 2026 ECOWAS Young Graduates Programme will equip young graduates with practical experience in regional integration and leadership.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

To be considered for the 2027 Young Graduates Immersion Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be young graduates from the ECOWAS Member States.
• Applicants must be aged 32 years or less.
• Must hold a Certificate, at the Bachelor (BSc), Master, or PhD or equivalent certificate.
• Be available full time through out the duration of the program.

2027 ECOWAS Immersion Program Benefits

Benefits of the ECOWAS Young Graduates Immersion Programme 2027 include;

• Monthly stipend for the full duration of the program.
• Professional immersion opportunity for graduates
• Gain experience in policy, administration, project management, and regional development
• Work with a leading African regional organization
• Mentorship, training, and leadership development

Location and Duration

• The Immersion Program for young graduates in ECOWAS institutions lasts one year, or 12 months maximum (non-renewable);
• The Program is carried out in ECOWAS Departments, Agencies, Resident Representations and Institutions, or any other place duly designated by ECOWAS;

Required Documents for ECOWAS Young Graduates Immersion Programme

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• A request to the ECOWAS Commissioner in charge of Human Development and Social Affairs which describes the motivation of the candidate with expression of his centers of interest, the choice of the profile requested, the desired location of the immersion, as well as the candidate’s commitment to respect the terms and conditions of the program;
• A Curriculum vitae (pdf);
• A copy of a national identity card or passport (ID) (pdf or jpeg);
• A copy of the academic certificates or their equivalent (pdf).

N/B: An immersion candidate is allowed to apply in maximum of 2 positions.

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How to Apply for the ECOWAS Young Graduates Immersion Program

Interested and qualified candidates for the ECOWAS Young Graduates Immersion Program should click the GREEN BUTTON below to apply.

NOTE:

• The program positions are defined with the ECOWAS Departments and host structures before each Program, which allows the candidate to apply according to the needs expressed by these structures;
• The selection of beneficiaries of the Immersion Program is done by a Technical Selection Committee;
• Only selected candidates will be contacted for the rest of the process.

Deadline: August 31, 2026

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