Sierra Leone Emerging Public Leaders of Sierra Leone
Call for Applications
In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation together with partners from the Public Service Commission, the Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs, the Civil Service, and the Civil Service Training College Sierra Leone, our flagship program will recruit its first cohort in Sierra Leone.
Complete applications will be due by 16 March 2025.
Must be Sierra Leonean national
Must be a recent (up to 3 years) university graduate and not currently employed by the government
Must be 18-35 years old
Must have strong written and verbal English skills
Must demonstrate a commitment to Public Sector work
Must have basic computer skills
The Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) has been actively working to launch its Public Service Fellowship Program in Sierra Leone, which aims to strengthen public service delivery by recruiting and training young leaders to drive ethical governance. This expansion will build on EPL's successful model across other African countries such as Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, and significantly contribute to good governance in Sierra Leone.
Engagement visits in 2025, including a consultative meeting in Kampala, Uganda, with key stakeholders confirmed the government’s commitment to youth inclusion and reinforced all partners' conviction to empower youth and foster ethical leadership within the civil service through a collaboratively developed curriculum and program framework.
The program seeks to empower Sierra Leone’s youth, build ethical public service leadership, and contribute to sustainable governance reforms, aligning with national priorities and regional development goals.