Program Manager, Sierra Leone

Core responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of programs in Sierra Leone from concept through implementation and evaluation
• Manage regulatory compliance and government engagement for water, energy, and infrastructure projects
• Conduct community needs assessments and establish trusted relationships with community leaders and local organizations
• Build and manage strategic relationships with NGOs, implementing partners, donors, vendors, and technical partners

This role creates positive change by developing and scaling sustainable, people-centered infrastructure initiatives in Sierra Leone that support schools, healthcare facilities, and community institutions, with a long-term goal of establishing resilient systems that are locally governed, technically sound, and financially sustainable.

Required skills and qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in program management, community development, international development, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading programs independently—not just supporting them
• Strong understanding of sustainable development, particularly in water access, renewable energy, or infrastructure-adjacent work
• Proven ability to manage government relationships and navigate regulatory environments
• Prior experience working in Sierra Leone or West Africa

Compensation: $25/hour, up to 15 hours per week, with the expectation of meaningful ownership and accountability.

The Elba Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to sustainable progress and better futures for Africans and the African Diaspora through agriculture, conservation, food security, education, youth advocacy, and social justice, driving transformative change by fostering innovation, empowering communities, and forming strategic partnerships.