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Administrative Assistant Jobs in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone at UNDP Careers
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: UNDP Careers
Location: Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone
Job DescriptionBackgroundDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values andinspiring stories.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.The Government of Sierra Leone has taken a significant stride in the realm of agricultural
development with the introduction of “Feed Salone,” an ambitious agenda designed to elevate
economic growth, generate employment opportunities, alleviate hunger, and enhance the resilience
of the nation’s food system. At the core of this transformative initiative is the goal to attain self-sufficiency in key staples and amplify export earnings from cash crops.To address long standing challenges that continue to inhibit the optimal performance of critical value
chains across the agricultural sector, the Feed Salone’s strategic interventions will be implemented.
Through The Following Six (6) Pillars
Pillar 1: Mechanization and Irrigation
Pillar 2: Seeds and Inputs System
Pillar 3: Aggregation, Processing and Marketing
Pillar 4: Access to Finance
Pillar 5: Agricultural Technology (AgTech) and Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA)
Pillar 6: Empowering Women and Youth
In alignment with this visionary agenda, the government has forged a partnership with the African
Agriculture Transformation Initiative (AATI). The AATI, co-founded by the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation (BMGF), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Alliance for a
Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), and McKinsey & Company, is committed to reinforcing national
delivery mechanisms to support agricultural transformation policies and programs in Sub-Saharan
Africa. This collaborative effort translates into the establishment of an Agriculture Transformation
Office (ATO) in Sierra Leone.
Within this framework, the ATO in Sierra Leone, a pivotal component of the AATI, will play a crucial
role in advancing the implementation of the government’s agriculture transformation plan. The ATO’s
mandate encompasses facilitating the transfer of knowledge and learning through daily interactions
with government personnel, strengthening policy formulation, providing evidence-based decisionmaking advice, and contributing to resource mobilization efforts.
To ensure effective organizational structure and reporting lines, it is mandated that all staff within the
ATO have their supervisors adhering to the established organizational chart.
As AATI seeks qualified candidates to advise the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in delivering
and implementing the “Feed Salone” agenda, this collaborative initiative holds promise for fostering
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