ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) Deployment

Overview

The ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP), managed by the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre (EYSDC), is recruiting qualified young West African professionals for international volunteer deployments. The programme mobilizes skilled talent across the region to advance peacebuilding, regional integration, and sustainable social and economic development.

Contract Duration & Financial Provisions

• Contract Term: Initial 12-month assignment (renewable based on programme performance).
• Basic Allowance: Monthly Basic Volunteer Allowance of US$412.50 (or local currency equivalent at prevailing UN/ECOWAS exchange rates).
• Supplementary Support: Additional mission and operational allowances under the official Conditions of Service for ECOWAS Volunteers.
• Career Impact: Professional immersion within international multilateral frameworks across West Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Citizen of an ECOWAS Member State (Nigerian specialists eligible for cross-border or specialised deployment).
• Age Limit: 35 years of age or younger at the date of recruitment.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional work experience, including at least 2 years in an international or multinational development organisation.
• Mobility Requirement: Willing and available to serve outside home country of origin (designated as a non-family international volunteer station).

Required Application Dossier

• Formal motivation letter signed and addressed to: The Director, EYSDC, Monrovia, Liberia.
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) emphasizing professional proficiencies.
• Certified copies of university degrees, diplomas, and official employment certificates.
• Valid International Passport biodata page or National Identity Card.
• Valid Police Clearance Certificate issued within the last three months (mandatory prior to official assumption of duty).

Application Channel

• Applications and credential uploads are managed directly via the official regional portal: `https://ecowasvolunteers.com`