ECOWAS Young Graduates’ Professional Immersion Programme (YGP) 2027 for Young Graduates | Apply Now

Applications are now open for the 2027 ECOWAS Young Graduates’ Professional Immersion Programme (YGP).

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is inviting applications from young graduates across ECOWAS Member States for a 12-month professional immersion opportunity within ECOWAS institutions and agencies.

The programme is designed to provide recent graduates with valuable first-hand professional experience while strengthening their technical and soft skills, promoting regional integration, and contributing to development across West Africa.

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to help participants:

• Gain high-quality first professional work experience.
• Strengthen their technical, professional, and soft skills.
• Promote regional integration and professional mobility.
• Gain experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Contribute to ECOWAS programmes and initiatives.
• Develop professionally and serve as ambassadors of ECOWAS.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State, including Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Liberia, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Cabo Verde, or Togo.
• Be between 18 and 32 years old on the application closing date.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent qualification.
• Be proficient in at least one of the ECOWAS working languages: English, French, or Portuguese.

Programme Details

• Programme: ECOWAS Young Graduates’ Professional Immersion Programme (YGP)
• Duration: 12 months
• Period: January – December 2027
• Available Positions: 90
• Application: Online through the official programme platform
• Positions: Applicants may apply for up to two positions using one cover letter.
• Renewal: The programme is non-renewable and lasts a maximum of 12 months.

Programme Placement

The Immersion Programme will be carried out within ECOWAS institutions, agencies, Permanent Representations, or any other location duly designated by ECOWAS.

Benefits

Successful candidates who are posted outside their home country will receive a flight ticket from their country of origin to the host country.

Programme Coordination

The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Education, Science and Culture (DESC) under the Department of Human Development and Social Affairs (DHAS) of the ECOWAS Commission.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

• CV – PDF format
• Cover Letter – PDF format
• Passport or National ID
• Academic Certificate(s)

Enquiries

For further information not covered in the Terms of Reference, applicants may contact the Programme Coordination Unit:

Email: escyoungprofessional2027@ecowas.int

Deadline: 31 August 2026