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The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has announced a vacancy for the position of MCC Program Administrative Assistant to support the establishment and operations of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) office in Sierra Leone.
The successful candidate will coordinate with MCC Washington, Embassy staff, and local partners to set up the new MCC office.
Duties include assisting with budget determination, procuring housing and office equipment, managing procurement requests, maintaining filing systems, and preparing reports on Compact program activities.
Key Details
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Position Title | MCC Program Administrative Assistant |
| Employer | U.S. Embassy Freetown |
| Open Period | February 12, 2026 – February 24, 2026 |
| Salary | SLL 77,045 per year |
| Work Schedule | Full-time (Monday-Thursday: 08:00-17:15, Friday: 08:00-13:00) |
| Location | Freetown, Sierra Leone |
Experience: Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in office management, administrative/secretarial support, or program management support.
Language: Good working knowledge of English (Level 3 – speaking, reading, writing) and Krio. English proficiency will be tested.
Job Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of business principles, document/data management systems, and office environment administration.
Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; intermediate keyboard skills.
Benefits Package
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive benefits package for local employees, including:
Housing/Rent Allowance (25% of annual basic salary)
Transportation Allowance (30% of annual basic salary, paid bi-weekly)
Leave Allowance
Meal Allowance
13th Month Bonus
Miscellaneous Benefit Allowance
Application Process
Interested applicants must submit a complete application online by February 24, 2026. Required documents include:
Resume/CV
Certificate/Diplomas
Residency/Work Permit
Eligible Family Members must also submit sponsor’s travel orders, passport copy, and applicable DD-214 or SF-50 forms.
The position is open to all interested applicants. Hiring preference is given to Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFM) in accordance with mission policy.
For full details and to apply, visit: US Embassy Freetown Jobs Portal
For inquiries, contact the HR Section at +232 99 105 500 or [email protected].
