Job Vacancies at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Overview

Job Vacancies at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the President in defining and implementing the Commission’s strategy and programs
• Ensure business continuity in the President’s absence
• Coordinate and monitor regional programs and relationships with other ECOWAS institutions
• Oversee institutional reform processes
• Supervise the Directorate of Strategic Planning, Early Warning, and related directorates
• Contribute to communication initiatives around the ECOWAS Vision
• Perform additional duties assigned by the President of the Commission
• Hear, deliberate, and adjudicate cases under ECOWAS legal instruments
• Interpret and apply the ECOWAS Treaty, Protocols, and Supplementary Acts
• Participate in drafting and delivering judgments, rulings, and advisory opinions
• Protect and promote human rights as per regional and international law
• Uphold judicial independence, integrity, and impartiality
• Manage case flow and ensure compliance with Court procedures
• Contribute to strategic planning and Court visibility initiatives
• Collaborate with fellow judges, the Chief Registrar, and staff

Requirements

Vice President: Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Statistics, Law, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Engineering, Business Management, or related field. Fifteen years of professional experience, including seven years in senior management positions. Knowledge of ECOWAS agenda, programs, and institutional reforms. Proficiency in English, French, or Portuguese, with working knowledge of a second ECOWAS language. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Judge: Qualification for appointment to a Supreme Court or equivalent judicial position, or a Master of Laws specializing in International, Community, or Integration Law. Minimum 20 years professional experience as a Judge, Lawyer/Legal Counsel, or Academic in relevant fields. Proven good moral character.

Benefits

Vice President: Salary: USD 13,268.89 – USD 19,066.90 annually

Judge: Salary: USD 6,246.50 – USD 17,366.81 annually

Location

Nigeria

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience, skills, and competencies to:

Email: ecowasnationalunit2@gmail.com, info@nigeriaecowasmission.ng

Physical Submission:

• ECOWAS National Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Central Business District, Abuja
• Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the ECOWAS Commission, No 43 Hassan Usman Katsina Street, Asokoro, Abuja

Note: Use the job title as the subject of the email.

Deadline

March 11, 2026