The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Young Professionals Programme (YPP). Designed to integrate early-career talent into the bank’s operations, the initiative targets qualified graduates from ECOWAS Member States and the West African diaspora.
Headquartered in Lomé, Togo, EBID is the regional financial institution owned by the 15 ECOWAS Member States; including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Eligibility Requirements
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
- Age: Under 30 years old at the time of recruitment.
- Education: A Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in fields such as Finance, Economics, Law, Engineering, Accounting, IT, Risk Management, Audit, Communications/Marketing, HR, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
- Languages: Fluency in one of the ECOWAS official languages (English, French, or Portuguese) with working proficiency in a second.
- Technical Skills: Strong analytical, research, and technical capability alongside proficiency in core office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Application Process & Requirements
Applications must be submitted in hard copy via physical mail.
Required Application Dossier:
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of academic certificates/qualifications
- Copy of national identity card or international passport
- Copy of birth certificate
- Letter of motivation highlighting relevant experience, competencies, and career goals
Submission Address:
2026 Young Professionals Recruitment Programme
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)
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128, Boulevard du 13 janvier, B.P. 2704
Lomé, Togolese Republic
Tel: +228 22 21 68 64
- Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
View the complete application guidelines on the official EBID portal
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