Vacancies at the Ministry of Basic and Senior

Secondary Education

Background 

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education adheres to the following values
People: Upholding the Constitution, being accountable to the Minister, the government and the people of Sierra Leone.
Excellence: Maintaining high standards of performance and professionalism by aiming for excellence in everything we do, including being fair, ethical and trustworthy in all that we do.
Teamwork: Cooperating with one another and with our partners in education in an open and supportive way to achieve shared goals.
Learning: Creating a learning organisation in which staff members seek and share knowledge and information while committing themselves to personal growth.
Innovation: Striving to address the training needs for high-quality service and seeking ways to achieve our goals.

Are you a passionate advocate for education with honed technical skills? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children in Sierra Leone? The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education would like to hear from you!

Apply Now for the post of

Data Analyst

Educational and Experience Requirement:

• A postgraduate degree in Data Science or any other related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working on project delivery and data analysis within a
  complex delivery system e.g. government preferably at senior management level.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in
  handling of web based management systems. IT skills and knowledge of GIS highly
  desirable.

Policy Analyst

Educational and Experience Requirement:

• • A postgraduate degree in Public Administration or a Bachelor’s degree in Law or any other
    related field.
  • At least 3 years relevant working experience on policy development, hands-on experience
    in design, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programmes and projects in government
    or a large complex organization, preferably at senior management level.
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in
    handling of web based management systems.

Strategic Communication Analyst

Educational and Experience Requirement:

• A postgraduate degree in Mass Communications, media relations, publishing or any other
  related field.
• At least 3 years relevant working experience on Strategic Communication development,
  hands-on experience in design, monitoring and dissemination of policies, programmes
  and projects in government or a large complex organization, preferably at senior
  management level.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in
  handling of web based management systems.

These positions are open to Sierra Leoneans at home and abroad.
We believe that Sierra Leone is best served by a diversity of different perspectives, so we eagerly welcome people of all regions, faiths, tribes, gender identities, ages, abilities, and skills to apply for this position.

How to apply:

• • Send a cover letter and CV (no longer than 3 pages) providing an overview of relevant
    experience in similar roles to recruitments@education.gov.sl
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a series of individual and group
    interviews to ensure alignment on work culture, ethics and principles
  • Deadline for submission of application is 5pm GMT on 19th June 2020.

For More Information Contact the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education via +23278442815/+23278002288 with any further questions or visit the Website.