The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) Young Professional Program is designed to nurture and develop emerging professionals within the organisation. The program aims to build a strong pipeline of future leaders by providing useful tools and opportunities.
Application Deadline:
30 October 2026
Tell Me About The Program:
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) Young Professional Programme is an early-career development opportunity designed to recruit high-calibre young graduates into a structured trainee role at the Bank’s headquarters. Selected candidates rotate through various departments to gain hands-on experience in regional development finance, policies, and operations. This professional role serves as a direct pathway to a permanent, open-ended staff contract upon successful completion of an initial two-year fixed-term contract and probationary period.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Asset/Liabilities Management, Audit, Communication and Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Accounting, Economics, IT, Human Resources, Infrastructure, Private Sector Operations, Public Sector Operations, Risk Management, Language Services, and other disciplines relevant to EBID’s work.
Type:
Young Professional Programme / Graduate Trainee Role (Paid Professional Staff Position)
Who can Apply?
- Citizens of an ECOWAS Member State.
- Candidates under 30 years old at the time of recruitment.
- Holders of a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the Bank’s activities.
- Individuals with strong analytical, organizational, and research skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
- Individuals fluent in English, French, or Portuguese, with a working knowledge of at least one of the other two languages.
How are Applicants Selected?
Shortlisted candidates are invited to EBID headquarters in Lomé, Togo, for rigorous written and oral assessments covering technical skills, professional potential, personality, motivation, computer skills, and verbal/written communication in at least two of EBID’s working languages.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
ECOWAS Member States / West African countries
Where will the Program be Taken?
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) Headquarters in Lomé, Togo (with rotational departmental postings)
How Many Trainees?
Not explicitly specified (recruiting a cohort of young professional trainees)
What is the Benefit of the Program?
- Competitive professional salary corresponding to Grade P1-1 on the Bank’s salary scale.
- Post-adjustment allowance, housing and transport allowance, and family grant where applicable.
- Pension scheme membership and comprehensive insurance coverage (death, permanent disability, temporary occupational disability, personal accident, and sickness).
- Practical rotational exposure across multiple Bank departments and a direct pathway to a permanent, open-ended staff appointment.
How Long Will the Program Last?
Initial 2-year fixed-term contract (including a 6-month probationary period) with potential for permanent staff conversion.
How to Apply:
- Prepare an application dossier consisting of a detailed CV, copies of academic qualifications, national ID card or passport, birth certificate, and a motivation letter outlining your reasons for applying, areas of competence/interest, and career prospects.
- Submit your application via email to [email protected] with the subject line
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME – 2026, or mail your physical application dossier in a sealed envelope marked “2026 Young Professionals Recruitment Programme” to:- ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)
- 128, Boulevard du 13 Janvier, B.P. 2704, Lomé, Togo
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