ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) 2026: Application Guide
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened applications for its 2026 Volunteers Programme.
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.
ECOWAS Volunteers Programme 2026 Abstract & Quick Facts
Host: ECOWAS
Host Country: Africa
Category: Internships || Trainings
Benefits: Full Sponsorship• $4,950 Stipend • Professional Development• Hands on Training
Eligibility: Graduates from 50+ African Countries
Deadline: Varies by Opportunity
ECOWAS Volunteers Programme 2026 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.
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ECOWAS Volunteers Programme 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
ECOWAS Volunteers Programme Requirements
To be considered for the ECOWAS Volunteers Programme, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
- 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
Available Programmes for ECOWAS Volunteers Programme
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 as listed on ECOWAS job portal.
Required Documents for ECOWAS Volunteers Programme
To complete your application, prepare the following documents in advance:
- 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 assumptionof duty).
How To Apply for ECOWAS Volunteers Programme 2026
The step-by-step guide to apply for the ECOWAS Volunteers Programme is as follows;
- Visit the official application portal (Click the link below).
- 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.
- Submit your application by the deadline.
Application Deadline: Varies by Opportunity
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