The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has announced a significant recruitment initiative following months of strategic planning and approval to fully staff its directorates.
Under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio, the Ministry has transformed from a minimally functional structure into a more robust institution, now poised to achieve greater national impact.
In an official statement, the Ministry emphasized its commitment to a fair and merit-based hiring process, promising transparency and impartiality.
“You don’t need to know me; you just need to prove that you can do the job,” the statement declared, underscoring that recruitment will focus on skills and abilities.
The Ministry aims to enhance government accessibility, foster partnerships, develop innovative policies, and combat harmful news dissemination. Despite resource constraints, the Ministry has achieved notable progress, earning praise for its resilience and effectiveness. With the approval to expand its workforce, the Ministry is seeking fresh talent to build on its successes, a move seen as pivotal in strengthening Sierra Leone’s media landscape and promoting transparent governance.
Job Opportunities
The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Sierra Leone has announced multiple vacancies within the Ministry, including senior leadership and technical roles:
1. Chief Director, Information and Civic Education
2. Director, Civic Education and Citizen Engagement
3. Director, Planning, Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation
4. Director, Information
5. Assistant Director, Audio-Visual
6. Assistant Director, News Media
7. Assistant Director, Policy and Research
8. Assistant Director, Monitoring and Evaluation
9. Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
10. Senior Policy and Research Officer
11. Civic Education Officer
12. Audio-Visual Officer
13. Information Officer
14. Information Officer (New Media)
15. Policy and Research Officer
16. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Application Process
Interested candidates can access application forms and detailed job descriptions on the Public Service Commission’s official website (www.psc.gov.sl) or at its offices in Freetown, Bo, Kenema, and Makeni during working hours.
The PSC reiterated its commitment to diversity and competitiveness, ensuring that recruitment adheres to principles of value, competence, and skills while promoting cultural, regional, and gender balance.
The deadline for applications is 3:00 PM on Friday, December 13, 2024.
