The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is inviting applications from qualified young professionals from West African countries and the diaspora for its Young Professionals Recruitment Programme 2026.
The programme offers talented young graduates the opportunity to gain professional experience within an international financial institution while working across different departments and gaining exposure to the Bank’s policies, programmes and operations.
About EBID
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development is an international financial institution owned by West African countries.
Headquartered in Lomé, Togo, EBID works towards building an economically strong, industrialized and prosperous West Africa that is fully integrated into the regional and global economy.
Young Professionals Programme
The programme is designed for high-calibre young professionals who are not more than 30 years old at the time of recruitment.
Selected candidates will be appointed as Young Trainee Professional Staff under a 2-year fixed-term contract.
The first six months will serve as a probationary period. Candidates whose performance is considered satisfactory during probation may have their appointments converted to open-ended contracts and become permanent members of staff of the Bank.
During the programme, participants will rotate through different departments to gain broad knowledge of EBID’s activities and work under the supervision of senior professionals.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of a West African country.
- Be less than 30 years old at the time of recruitment.
- Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a field relevant to EBID’s activities.
Relevant Fields
Relevant fields include:
- Asset and Liabilities Management
- Audit
- Communication and Marketing
- Finance
- Engineering
- Business Administration
- Law
- Accounting
- Economics
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Infrastructure
- Private Sector Operations
- Public Sector Operations
- Risk Management
- Language Services
- Other relevant fields related to the activities of the Bank
Additional Skills
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to plan and determine priorities.
- Good research and information-gathering skills.
- Ability to obtain and analyse relevant information from electronic databases and other professional sources.
- Good knowledge of office automation systems, including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
Language Requirements
Applicants should be fluent in at least one of EBID’s working languages:
- English
- French
- Portuguese
Applicants should also have a working knowledge of at least one of the other two working languages.
Contract and Career Development
Young professionals will be posted to different departments based on the Bank’s needs.
The programme is designed to expose participants to different areas of EBID’s operations while providing opportunities to develop professional skills and contribute to the work of the Bank.
Selected candidates will be considered professional staff during their appointment and placed under the P1-1 grade of the EBID staff classification and salary scale.
Benefits and Conditions of Service
Young professionals will receive the applicable salary for the P1-1 grade.
Additional benefits and allowances may include:
- Post adjustment allowance
- Housing allowance
- Transport allowance
- Family grant where applicable
- Pension scheme
- Insurance coverage for death and permanent disability
- Insurance coverage for total and permanent disability
- Temporary occupational disability coverage
- Partial permanent disability coverage
- Personal accident coverage
- Sickness coverage
Recruitment Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to EBID headquarters in Lomé, Togo, for written and oral assessments.
Candidates may be assessed on:
- Technical skills
- Professional potential
- Personality and motivation
- Computer skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Knowledge of at least two of EBID’s three working languages
Application Requirements
Interested applicants should prepare an application dossier containing:
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Copies of academic and professional qualifications obtained
- Copy of national identity card or passport
- Copy of birth certificate
- Motivation letter stating the reasons for applying, areas of competence and interest, relevant experience and career prospects
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit their applications by email to:
Email Subject:
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME – 2026
Terms of Reference
Applicants should download and review the official EBID Young Professionals Recruitment Terms of Reference before applying.
Important Notice
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the recruitment process.
EBID reserves the right to withdraw the advertised vacancies or offer a position at a lower grade.
If you are a young West African professional with a relevant Master’s degree and strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills, this programme offers an opportunity to build international experience within a regional development finance institution.
