ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) 2026: Application Guide

ECOWAS Volunteers Programme

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened applications for its 2026 Volunteers Programme.

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ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) is a 12-month contract program with a monthly Basic Volunteer Allowance of $412.5 or its equivalent in local currency.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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ECOWAS Volunteers Programme Abstract

  • Host: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
  • Category: Internships ||  Fellowships || Trainings
  • Benefits:
    •  $4,950 Stipend
    • Professional Experience
    • Hands-on Training
    • Other Allowances
  • Eligibility: West African Countries
  • Deadline: July 21, 2026

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ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) Details

The ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) is a flagship initiative managed by the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre (EYSDC). The programme recruits young West African professionals to contribute to peacebuilding, regional integration, and sustainable development across member states for a 12-month period.

The ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) is a demand-driven flagship programme of the ECOWASCommission. It seeks to harness and inject the expertise and professional and personal contributionsof mainly young citizens into the process of the implementation of national development agenda of their host countries and communities.

And as they do so, they also build and develop their own capacities through contacts with their new professional and social-cultural environments and the lessons derived therefrom.

ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) Benefits

The ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) offers the following benefits;

  • Monthly Allowance: A basic volunteer allowance of $412.50 USD or its local currency equivalent.
  • Travel & Logistics: Provision of return flights, entry visas, and necessary work permits.
  • Health & Safety: Full health insurance coverage along with required country-specific vaccinations and antimalarials.
  • Settling-in Support: In-country orientation, accommodation support, and local language training if needed

Available Positions for ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP)

Opportunities offered by the ECOWAS Volunteer Programme

  • Communication and Visibility Specialist
  • Mathematics Teacher
  • Language Art Teacher
  • Driver Messenger
  • Administrator and Finance Assistant
  • Physics Teacher
  • Nephrology Nurse
  • French Teacher
  • Basic Science Teacher and other relevant positions

ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) Requirements

To be eligible for the ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • A minimum of five (3) years of relevant professional experience, includingat least two (2) years of experience working with an international organization

Requirements

  • The position is open to citizens of all ECOWAS Member States aged not more than 35 years bythedate of recruitment.
  • This position is considered a non-family International ECOWAS Volunteer position. International ECOWAS Volunteers generally, cannot serve in their own country of origin.
  • However, Nigerian applicants with specialized skills will be considered

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ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) 2026 Required Documents

While applying for the ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;

  • A signed letter of application/motivation addressed to the Director, EYSDC, Monrovia, Liberia.
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting specific skills and experiences of the candidate.
  • Copies of certificates, diplomas, and work certificates (originals or certified true copies will
    be required for sighting before recruitment).
  • Copy of international passport or National Identity Card
  • A police clearance certificate of less than three months (will be required before assumption of duty).

How To Apply for [Primary Keyword + Year]

To apply for the University of Maine Graduate Assistantship 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Prepare the required documents
  • Applications must be submitted no later than 21st July, via email to the address: [email protected] (and CC: [email protected]) with the title: Applicationfor the Post of Communication and Visibility Specialist on the subject line.

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Deadline: July 21st, 2026

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