ECOWAS Immersion Internship Program for African Graduates 2023

The Economic Community of West African States is pleased to announce the launch of the ECOWAS Immersion Internship Program for young graduates to acquire professional experience in ECOWAS institutions.

The program aims to contribute to the professional integration of young graduates, by offering them the opportunity to get to know ECOWAS programs better, at the same time for the interns to offer their contributions for efficient program implementation.

About Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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. Considered one of the pillar regional blocs of the continent-wide African Economic Community (AEC), the stated goal of ECOWAS is to achieve "collective self-sufficiency" for its me...... read more

ECOWAS Immersion Internship Program

Aim and Benefits of ECOWAS Immersion Internship Program

The program aims to contribute to the professional integration of young graduates, by offering them the opportunity to get to know ECOWAS programs better, at the same time for the interns to offer their contributions for efficient program implementation.

Requirements for ECOWAS Immersion Internship Program Qualification

To be considered for the ECOWAS Immersion Internship 2024, 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.

Documents Required for Application

• 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 its equivalent (pdf).

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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit ECOWAS website