Public Service Fellowship Program

Accounting / Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Communication Technology
Sierra Leone, Freetown
January 9, 2026
Full Time
Application ends: January 16, 2026

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Emerging Public Leaders of Sierra Leone

Public Service Fellowship Program Application Open!

Applications are invited form suitable qualified university graduate of Sierra Leone aged 18-35 years for a one-year public service entry level training program under the Public Service Fellowship Program to be jointly implemented by the government of Sierra Leone and Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

About Emerging Public Leaders.

Founded in 2016, EPL creates opportunities for young Africans to access meaningful and impactful public service careers through training and leadership development programs, targeted at the youth with the drive and potential to effect positive change in Africa’s governance. EPL works in partnership with government and local organizations to identify young university graduate and public service professional committed to practicing and promoting good governance throughout Africa. With support through their career journeys, this diverse network of leaders influences and strengthens their country’s institutions for delivering democracy with excellence, care, innovation and integrity.

About the Public Service Fellowship Program 

The Government of Sierra Leone and EPL in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation are announcing this initiative to enroll, train, and support the next generation of ethical and innovative young leaders in the Sierra Leonean Public Service. Following the selection of the inaugural cohort, the shortlisted candidates will be trained in a rigorous public service curriculum developed jointly by the Government of Sierra Leone and EPL to impart entry-level public servants with the necessary technical and soft skills to enhance public service delivery. Successful candidates shall be attached to Ministries, Department and Agencies as Fellows as part of the mentorship program.

Application Requirements:

Interested applicants should meet the following minimum application requirements: 

  • Must be a Sierra Leonean national with valid national ID and Police Clearance Certificate
  • Must be university graduate with a bachelor’s degree certificate 
  • Must be aged 18-35 years at the time of application
  • Must have basic computer skills
  • Must have strong written and verbal English skills 
  • Must demonstrate commitment to public sector and leadership and potential’ track record of community involvement and a passion to serve Sierra Leone and ability to innovate and provide solutions in professional working environment.

 

Application Instruction

To be considered to join our inaugural cohort of Public Service Fellows in Sierra Leone, please complete and submit the application form in the link below by January 16th, 2026, at 11:59 pm GMT.  

Application link: https://forms.gle/uYRwhzwHZ5s9PxnU6

“Young women, persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.” 

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