Recruitment for Various Positions for the Livestock and Livelihood Development Programme (LLDP)
The Government of Sierra Leone has secured funding from IFAD, IsDB, and OFID for the implementation of the LLDP project in 11 districts in the country. Eight will be covered by IFAD funding, while an additional 3, including the 8 IFAD districts, will be covered by IsDB funding. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is the executing agency for the implementation of the LLDP.
The principal objective of this project is to improve the livelihoods of rural households in the intervention Districts by contributing to poverty reduction, food security and nutrition of rural households and creating employment opportunities for rural women and youth in Sierra Leone. The Livestock and Livelihood Development Programme aims to enhance rural livelihoods through improved livestock management practices, capacity building, and market access initiatives. The programme focuses on increasing productivity, improving animal health, promoting sustainable practices, and ensuring that beneficiaries can generate stable income from their livestock-based activities. The Programme will cover eleven (11) districts: Pujehun, Kenema, Kailahun, Kono, Port Loko, Bombali, Koinadugu, Bo, Moyamba, Tonkolili, and Falaba. The project is aligned with key elements of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Mid-Term National Development Plan for Sierra Leone, and the FEED SALONE flagship programme.
For the implementation of this project, MAFS is recruiting other staff of the Project Management unit who, under the supervision of the Project Manager/Coordinator, will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of their different tasks of the Livestock and Livelihood Development Programme as per their TORs.
Below are the positions urgently required for which this advert is addressing:
Title of Assignment: Senior Livestock Expert/officer
Title of Assignment: Agribusiness and Value Chain Development Officer
Title of Assignment: Senior Project Accountant
Title of Assignment: Social Inclusion Officer
Ttitle of Assignment: Nutrition Officer
Title of Assignment: Agronomist
Title of Assignment: Contract Management Specialist
Title of Assignment: M&E Assistant
The deadline for submission of applications is Close Of Business (COB) on Monday, the 04th of August, 2025.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply