UN jobs in Sierra Leone 🇸🇱

Project Lead and Sustainable Finance Specialist (Open to All applicants)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇸🇱 Freetown, Sierra Leone

The Project Lead and Sustainable Finance Specialist will lead the implementation of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)8 Biodiversity Finance Plan (BFP) project in Sierra Leone. This role involves overall project management, strategic planning, and coordination with government, donors, and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include developing work plans and budgets, managing technical teams, leading workshops and consultations, producing policy briefs and reports, and ensuring alignment with global BIOFIN standards. The position requires substantial technical expertise in biodiversity finance, sustainable development, and project management. The incumbent will work closely with UNDP's Global Policy Network and the National Steering Committee while supporting capacity building and knowledge management activities.

Programme Analyst NPSA9, Women’s Economic Empowerment Freetown Sierra Leone, NPSA9

UN Women · 🇸🇱 Freetown, Sierra Leone

The Programme Analyst for Women's Economic Empowerment in Freetown, Sierra Leone reports to the Head of Office and leads the planning, implementation, and management of UN Women's interventions in this area. Key responsibilities include designing program strategies, developing proposals, managing budgets and staff, coordinating with partners and donors, monitoring and evaluating programs using results-based management tools, and contributing to advocacy and knowledge-building efforts. The role requires strong program management skills, experience in women's economic empowerment, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, UN entities, donors, and civil society organizations. The incumbent will supervise Programme Assistant staff and support inter-agency coordination efforts.

National Consultant to draft the National Regulations for the Implementation of the Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS) Act, 2021 – Sierra Leone

World Health Organization · 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Intern Roaster - Programme & Operations Freetown, Sierra Leone

UN Women · 🇸🇱 Freetown, Sierra Leone

UN Women is seeking interns for its Freetown office in Sierra Leone to support programme and operations activities across key areas including women's participation and leadership, ending violence against women, women in peace and security, and women's economic empowerment. Interns will work under the guidance of programme specialists or operations managers, contributing to implementation of activities and administrative functions. The internship offers practical experience in multilateral development, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives. Interns will gain skills in research, writing, analysis, and organizational tasks while working on real-world projects. The role is designed for graduates or final-year university students with relevant academic backgrounds in fields such as agriculture, trade, fisheries, digital innovations, or gender-related disciplines. Interns must demonstrate strong communication skills in English and may benefit from knowledge of another UN language.

UN WOMEN : Head of Office, Freetown, SIERRA LEONE, P4, FTA

UN Women · 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

The Head of Office leads the UN Women Country Office in Sierra Leone, managing strategic program development, budgeting, and implementation aligned with national and UN Women priorities. Key responsibilities include overseeing program planning, monitoring and evaluation, financial and human resource management, and fostering partnerships with government, UN agencies, civil society, and donors. The role requires strong leadership, gender equality expertise, and experience in international development. The incumbent reports to the Regional Director and contributes to the UN Country Team's efforts to integrate gender equality into national planning and programming. The position involves managing a team of approximately 15 staff members and ensuring compliance with UN security and financial policies.

National Consultant - Specialist Gender Equality Profiling, Freetown, Sierra Leone

UN Women · 🇸🇱 Freetown, Sierra Leone

UN Women Sierra Leone is seeking a National Consultant - Specialist Gender Equality Profiling to conduct a comprehensive Country Gender Equality Profile (CGEP) covering all districts and regions. The consultant will assess progress and challenges in gender equality across key sectors including political participation, economic environment, education, civic participation, social protection, healthcare, and human security with a focus on sexual and gender-based violence and women's peace and security. The role involves identifying gender gaps, analyzing data, developing an advocacy strategy, and creating an action plan to address research and data gaps. The consultant will work with UN Women staff, government stakeholders, and international partners, and must submit multiple reports including an inception report, draft CGEP, and final report within a 30-day period. The position requires extensive experience in gender equality and women's empowerment with proven track record in developing CGEPs.

Programme Analyst, Women Peace Security and Humanitarian Action IPSA9, Freetown Sierra Leone

UN Women · 🇸🇱 Freetown, Sierra Leone

The Programme Analyst for Women, Peace and Security in Sierra Leone supports UN Women's programming by providing technical expertise in women's participation in peace and security processes. Key responsibilities include developing program strategies, managing project implementation and monitoring, coordinating with partners and donors, and supporting advocacy and knowledge management efforts. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in program management and monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge of gender mainstreaming and security sector institutions. The position reports to the Head of Office and works closely with government agencies, donors, and civil society organizations to advance women's meaningful participation in peace and security initiatives.

Livestock Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

National Project Technical Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Honeybee Production Expert

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Senior Driver

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

National Baseline and Yield Study Expert

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Food Systems Action Development Expert

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone