🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ BRAC Sierra Leone – 2 Positions

BRAC is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Credit Officer
2.) Head of Human Resource

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Credit Officer

CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH BRAC MICROFINANCE SIERRA LEONE LIMITED

BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone Limited is the largest Microfinance organization in Sierra Leone with a mission to responsibly provide a range of financial services to people at the bottom of the pyramid. We particularly focus on women living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas to create self-employment opportunities, build financial resilience, and harness women’s entrepreneurial spirit by empowering them economically.

BRAC Microfinance (SL) Limited is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individual to fill up the following position.

Position : Credit Officer

No of Position           : Thirty (30)

Job Location : Country Wide (Freetown, Waterloo, Makeni & Bo)

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mobilize, recruit, and train clients and community groups on financial literacy and loan procedures.
• Conduct client appraisals and prepare accurate credit assessments.
• Disburse and monitor loans to ensure proper utilization and timely repayment.
• Maintain high portfolio quality through effective follow-up and client relationship management.
• Prepare periodic reports and ensure compliance with the organization’s lending policies.
• Represent the organization positively within the communities served.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Credit appraisal and loan assessment skills
•  Ability to analyze clients’ cash flow and repayment capacity
• Knowledge of microfinance products, lending procedures, and policies
•  Basic accounting and numeracy skills
•  Record keeping and documentation accuracy
•  Understanding of risk management and portfolio quality (PAR, arrears management)
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability
• Ability to identify potential credit risks early
• Problem-solving skills in handling delinquent accounts

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
2. Promote a safe work environment in all your dealings.
3. Avoid actions, which may cause any form of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation of team members to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of field experience in microfinance, or community-based lending. We also encourage fresh graduates from recognized universities and colleges.
• Attach photocopy of Nation ID Card, Passport or Birth Certificate
• Attach copy of Academic Certificates
• Must be willing to work in rural or semi-urban communities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• On-the-job training and continuous professional development.
• Supportive team culture that values integrity, community service, and excellence.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

If you feel you are the right fit for the above-mentioned position then we would like to speak with you, follow the application instructions below;

Interested candidates can apply sending their updated curriculum vitae with other documents to the Email Address Below: recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net  or hand delivered to our Country office address;13 Bath Street, Brookfields Off King Harman Road OR hand delivered to any of our branch offices mentioned below.

Makeni Region Addresses:

1. Masuba Branch Office – 42 Masuba Road , Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 42  Tecko Road , Makeni
3. Magburaka Branch Office – 2 Jawara Drive ,New London , Makeni Road, Magburaka
4. Wara Wara Branch Office – 10 Immam Street , Bankolia Kabala, Koinadugu
5. Looking Town Branch Office – 5 Jibrilla Street , Looking town,  Makeni
6. Kono Area Office – 29 Hill station, Kainkordu road Koidu Town, Kono
7. Koquima Branch Office – 61 A Masingbi Road, Lebanon Koidu Town, Kono
8. Masingbi Branch Office – 1 Magburaka Road , Masingbi,Tonkolili
9. Karene Branch Office – 53 Looking Town, Kamakwie City
10. Matotoka Branch Office – Kono Highway , Matotoka
11. Mongo Town Branch Office – 37 Kaifiya Road, Mongo Town, Bendugu Town

Freetown Region Addresses:

1. Aberdeen Branch Office – 63 Murray Town Road Free Town
2. Kroo Town Branch Office – Dungan Street, Off Campbell Street
3. Dwazack Branch Office – 3A George Brook Dwazark
4. Wilberforce Branch Office – 37 Spur Road Wilberforce
5. Goderich Branch Office – 24 Peninsula Road Levuma Beach Juba Goderich
6. Hill Station Branch Office – 12 St. Paul Drive, Imatt, Hill Station
7. Fullah Town Branch Office – 71 Kissy road
8. Kissy Bye Pass Branch Office  – 24  Pyke Street Kissy Bye Pass
9. Tagrin Branch Office – 143 Ferry Road, Royema, Lungi
10.  Grass Field Branch Office  – 23 Old Railway Line, Brima Lane
11.  Calaba Town Branch Office – 346 Bai Bureh Road Calaba Town
12. Jui Branch Office – 42 Jui Waterloo-Highway, Freetown

Bo Region Addresses

1. Moriba Town Branch Office – 47 Fatmata Street, Sewa Road Section, Moriba Town, BO
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 36 Dr. Wusu Sannoh Street, Kandeh Town, BO
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 25 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town BO
4. Pujehun Branch Office – Jah Street, New Site, Pujehun Town, Pujehun
5. Mile 91 Branch Office – 17 Old Police Station Road, Mile-91, Tonkolili.
6. Moyamba Branch Office – 18 Maada Hagba Road, Moyamba Town, Moyamba
7. Small Bo Branch Office – 72 First One mile, Blama Boajibu Road
8. Blama Road Branch Office – 18 Hotagua Street, Blama Road Kenema
9. Kailahun Branch Office – Tenneh Lodge, 80 Buedu Road, Gbomo Town, Kailahun
10. Segbwema Branch Office- 40 Gbaiima Road, Taima , Segbwema, Kailahun
11. Pendembu Branch Office – Kussia Laa, Mofindor Street, Pendembu, Kailahun
12. Bo Branch Office – P.O. Box No. 31 – Bo Postal Building, 2 Mattru Road, BO
13. Kailahun – P.O. Box No. 10 – Kailahun Postal Building, 11 Pendembu Road, Kailahun

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. Waterloo I Branch Office – 8 Leden Streets,Post Office, Waterloo
2. Waterloo II Branch Office – 73 Main Motor Road Town (Old Morabi Road) Waterloo
3. Waterloo III Branch Office – 20 Benguima Road,Tombo High Way, Waterloo
4. Tombo Branch Office – 42 Main Road Kissie, Tombo
5. Port Loko Branch Office – 51 Barracks Road (Alama Bridge), Portloko
6. Lunsar Branch Office – 13 Portloko Road, Lunsar
7. Kambia Branch Office – 3 Barracks Road, Kambia-2
8. Rokupr Branch Office – Back Of Bamoi, Rokupur Road, Konta
9. Waterloo – Waterloo Post Office – BRAC Application Box

Only completed applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 31st March 2026

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

2.) Head of Human Resource

CAREER WITH BRAC INTERNATIONAL

BRAC International is a leading non-profit organisation with a mission to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Founded in 1972, by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, BRAC is the largest non-governmental development organisation in the world and is present in 15 countries across Asia and Africa today. BRAC designs proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential. BRAC’s institutional expertise in various programmes, including health, agriculture, microfinance, education, and youth empowerment.

BRAC International Holdings B.V. (BIHBV) was set up in 2010 as a private limited liability company under the laws of the Netherlands and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stichting BRAC International (SBI). BIHBV is a socially responsible-profit organisation, engaging people in sustainable economic and income-generating activities. The core focus of BIHBV is to provide microfinance services to people, particularly women, living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas to build their financial resilience and improve the quality of life for them and their families.

BRAC has been one of the pioneers of microfinance since it first started in 1974. BRAC first expanded its microfinance operations internationally in 2002 and now operates microfinance (MF) activities in 8 developing countries, over 1 million clients, 97% women, a loan portfolio of $277 mln+ and 70000+ staff, 87% women.

BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone (SL) Limited BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone Limited (BMSLL) is looking for a dynamic and strategic leader as the Head of Human Resources (Head of HR). The incumbent will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The Head of HR provides strategic leadership and oversight of all human resource functions to support the organisation’s mission and long-term goals. The role ensures the attraction, retention, and development of critical talent, drives performance management, workforce planning, and succession strategies, and fosters a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven culture across BMSLL. The Head of HR leverages HR analytics, technology, and data-driven insights to inform decision-making, ensure compliance with local labour laws, safeguarding standards, and organisational policies, and leads organisational change and capability-building initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Microfinance Management Team (MMT), the role enhances operational efficiency, strengthens workforce capability, and delivers measurable HR impact aligned with BMSLL’s strategic priorities.

The Head of HR will serve as a core member of the Country Management Team (CMT), which brings together the management teams of BMSLL and BRAC Sierra Leone NGO and work collaboratively with the NGO HR, BI HO HR and with Technical Leads from BRAC International Microfinance (BI MF) to align on cross-cutting initiatives reflecting BRAC’s holistic development approach and strengthening impact for poor and marginalised communities.

Position : Head of Human Resource

Number of Position : One (1)

Employment Type    : Full Time

Job Location : Country Office, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership & Execution

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals, mission, and growth plans.
• Lead talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning to ensure critical roles are filled with the right talent.
• Drive performance management, coaching, and leadership development initiatives to strengthen workforce capability.
• Lead organisational change, structure redesigns, and workforce planning to optimise efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Benchmark compensation, benefits, and HR practices to maintain competitiveness and alignment with organisational objectives.

People & Organisational Management

• Set performance objectives, conduct appraisals, provide coaching and mentoring, and recognise high-performing staff.
• Implement the Performance Management System (PMS) and guide managers on goal setting, feedback, and reward calibration.
• Identify staff development needs, plan leave, and optimise workforce deployment for efficiency.
• Advise management on benefits, staff deployment, branch expansions, and coverage optimisation.
• Maintain engagement with frontline staff and managers to address people-related challenges effectively.

Learning & Development

• Develop and implement an annual Learning & Development (L&D) plan aligned with organisational strategy and operational priorities.
• Oversee the design and delivery of technical, leadership, and soft skills training programs for all levels of staff.
• Manage the annual L&D budget efficiently, ensuring optimal utilisation and measurable ROI.
• Conduct Training Needs Assessments (TNA) and deliver targeted capability-building interventions.
• Ensure active staff participation in learning programs, targeting at least 50% engagement annually.
• Identify critical staff development needs and lead initiatives to build organisational capability and leadership pipeline.
• Implement a training evaluation framework to measure learning impact, performance improvement, and knowledge application.

HR Analytics & Strategic Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date, accurate HR data and employee records through regular audits and supervisor follow-up.
• Generate quarterly HR analytics dashboards covering KPIs such as turnover, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), engagement, and training participation.
• Leverage HRIS and analytics tools to monitor workforce metrics, identify trends, and inform HR strategy.
• Produce quarterly workforce and HR reports to support executive decision-making and Board-level discussions.
• Benchmark compensation, benefits, and attrition to ensure market competitiveness and inform strategic HR planning.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with local labour laws, statutory requirements, and internal HR policies.
• Coordinate regular HR audits and ensure timely closure of identified gaps or issues.
• Consult with legal advisors, labour authorities, and regulatory bodies on employee-related matters as needed.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all documentation for visitors and expatriate staff, including visas, air tickets, non-resident IDs, resident permits, and work permits.
• Liaise with relevant government and regulatory authorities to secure, renew, and maintain valid permits for both local and expatriate employees.

Culture & Change Enablement

• Foster an inclusive, values-driven culture aligned with BRAC’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Lead organisational change and transformation initiatives, including employee engagement and development programs.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusionacross all HR policies, practices, and workforce initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary HR liaison with BI MF Central HR team, BMSLL Board members, investors, and internal governance forums.
• Represent HR in key committees, including Microfinance Management Team (MMT), Operations, and Audit.
• Build and maintain strategic networks with external HR bodies, labour and immigration authorities, and financial institutions to benchmark and implement best practices.

Safeguarding:

• Establish a safeguarding culture by implementing the safeguarding policies, taking programme decisions with the do-no-harm principle, mitigating safeguarding risks and maintaining a safe working environment where staff feel encouraged to voice concerns without fear of retaliation.
• Ensure 100% of team members, partners and service providers have access to and receive mandatory training on the safeguarding policies and reporting channels.
• Report safeguarding incidents witnessed or experiences to the Safeguarding department. For known cases, maintain neutrality, be sensitive and non-judgemental to victims/survivors, and cooperate with organisational investigations providing accurate information as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of Sierra Leone’s HR regulatory framework, including the Employment Act and relevant labour laws, with the ability to monitor statutory changes and ensure compliant HR policies.
• Ability to partner strategically with the CEO and senior management.
• Strong stakeholder management, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with HRIS, data analytics tools, and digital HR platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organisational levels.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Organisational Development, Organisational Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in senior HR leadership roles.
• Experience in Microfinance, financial inclusion or financial services preferred.
• Proven ability to support frontline operations and drive HR strategy in challenging contexts.
• Experience in West Africa will be an added advantage.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

External candidates: Apply directly through the link or email your CV with a letter of interest to recruitment.bi@brac.net

Internal candidates: are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net, copying their immediate reporting manager.

BRAC International is committed to gender equality and strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply.

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

Only complete applications will be accepted and short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 28 March 2026