Call for Applications: EBID Young Professionals Programme 2026 for Young West Africans

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development is inviting qualified young graduates to apply for its 2026 Young Professionals Programme.

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has opened applications for its 2026 Young Professionals Programme, offering young professionals from ECOWAS Member States an opportunity to build practical experience within a regional development finance institution.

The programme is designed for high-potential graduates who want to develop careers in areas connected to finance, infrastructure, technology, business, public and private sector development, risk management and other fields relevant to EBID’s operations.

Selected candidates will join EBID as Young Trainee Professional Staff and gain practical exposure through departmental rotations, professional supervision and work on the Bank’s activities.

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to citizens of ECOWAS Member States who meet the stated requirements.

Applicants must:

• Be under 30 years old at the time of recruitment.
• Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a field relevant to EBID’s activities.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, organisational and research skills.
• Be able to work effectively in a multicultural environment and under pressure.
• Have good knowledge of office tools including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• Be fluent in English, French or Portuguese, with a working knowledge of at least one of the other two official working languages.

Eligible Fields

Candidates with qualifications and experience in areas relevant to EBID’s operations can apply.

Eligible fields include:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Economics
• Business Administration
• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Law
• Audit
• Risk Management
• Human Resources
• Communication and Marketing
• Infrastructure
• Private Sector Operations
• Public Sector Operations
• Asset and Liabilities Management
• Language Services

Other qualifications relevant to the Bank’s activities may also be considered.

What Does the Programme Offer?

Successful candidates will initially receive a two-year fixed-term appointment, including a six-month probation period.

During the programme, participants may be rotated across different departments based on the Bank’s needs. They will also work under senior professionals, giving them an opportunity to gain practical experience while contributing to the work of a major regional development finance institution.

The advertised staff package includes conditions associated with EBID’s P1-1 grade, as well as applicable benefits such as housing and transport allowances, post-adjustment allowance, pension participation and insurance coverage.

Candidates who successfully complete the probation period may have their appointments converted to open-ended contracts, subject to the programme’s conditions and performance requirements.

How Will Candidates Be Selected?

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to EBID’s headquarters in Lomé, Togo, for written and oral assessments.

The selection process may assess technical knowledge, potential, personality and motivation, computer skills, verbal communication and written communication.

Language ability is also important, as candidates are expected to communicate in at least two of the Bank’s three working languages.

What Documents Are Required?

Applicants are expected to prepare a complete application dossier containing:

• A detailed CV
• Copies of academic and other relevant qualifications
• A national identity card or passport
• A birth certificate
• A motivation letter explaining their interest in EBID, areas of competence or professional interest, relevant experience and career goals

Applicants should carefully follow the application instructions contained in the recruitment notice.

How to Apply

The 2026 recruitment notice requires applicants to submit their application dossiers in hard copy.

Applications should be placed in a sealed envelope marked:

“2026 Young Professionals Recruitment Programme”

The application should be addressed to:

ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)
128, Boulevard du 13 janvier
B.P. 2704
Lomé, Togo

Applicants should ensure that their complete application reaches the Bank before the deadline.

Application Deadline

The deadline for the EBID Young Professionals Programme 2026 is October 30, 2026.

For young graduates interested in development finance, regional integration, infrastructure, technology and economic development, the programme offers an opportunity to gain professional experience within an institution working across West Africa.

Interested applicants should review the requirements carefully and submit their applications before the deadline. Click here

Official EBID information confirms that the Young Professional Programme is intended to develop emerging professionals and build a pipeline of future talent within the institution.