Outcome SLE_O_4

Management and Operations, including donor reporting

Donor reporting was implemented during the period under review. Donor reports were submitted to Republic of Germany, Republic of China and Irish Aid . Management action was also carried out to ensure necessary management reports were submitted on a timely basis

Nurturing an empowered workforce and advancing an inclusive UN-Women culture

As of December 2024, the Sierra Leone country office has a total of 19 personnel which includes 9 personnel on consultancy contracts, 6 on service contracts and 5 on Fixed Term contracts. The office also launched an internship program dubbed Change Makers which resulted in the recruitment of 10 interns after a rigorous processes. These interns are assigned to partners in rural communities working closely with partners to get experience and also document success stories of interventions supported by UN Women. The office has around 32% male personnel compared to 68% female personnel including consultants. However, only 1 staff (female) has a contract at National Professional Level and 1 staff (Head ) has an International staff contract at P4 level. Much needs to be done to improve on the contracting modality and types for staff to assure job security and mitigate the risk of loosing good staff. Over 90% of the staff have completed mandatory trainings and most staff have had opportunities to attend trainings/workshops organised by the regional and other offices. Despite this, staff still look forward to be given the opportunity to more training opportunities that will not only enhance their skills but also help in their careers.

Nurturing an empowered workforce and advancing an inclusive UN-Women culture

During the period under review the current number of staff is 16 with 50% female staff. The Country Office recruited a M&E Offier , WEE Specialist and Communication Officer under the period under review

With its unique and inclusive culture, UN-Women is an employer of choice with a diverse and highly performing cadre of personnel that embodies UN values

With its inclusive and values-driven culture, UN Women Sierra Leone is an employer of choice, attracting and retaining a diverse, high-performing workforce that exemplifies UN values in advancing gender equality. As of December 2025, the Sierra Leone country office had a total of 19 personnel which included 6 personnel on consultancy contracts, 8 on NPPSA contracts and 5 on Fixed Term contracts. The office also launched an internship program dubbed Change Makers which resulted in the recruitment of 8 interns after a rigorous process. These interns are assigned to various projects working closely with Programme managers to get experience and also document success stories of interventions supported by UN Women. The office has around 50% male personnel compared to 50% female personnel including consultants. However, only 1 staff (female) has a contract at National Professional Level and 1 staff (Head ) has an International staff contract at P4 level. Much needs to be done to improve on the contracting modality and types for staff to assure job security and mitigate the risk of loosing good staff. Over 90% of the staff have completed mandatory trainings and most staff have had opportunities to attend trainings/workshops organised by the regional and other offices. Despite this, staff still look forward to be given the opportunity to more training opportunities that will not only enhance their skills but also help in their careers. To ensure the mental as well as physical welbeing of staff is prioritised, the office engaged in 4 welbeing sessions both internally and externally. These help improved relationships and bonding between staff, as well as improved mental and physical awareness of staff. The welbeing sessions culminated in a staff year end get together in which staff brought food and drinks to share as well as play games in a funfilled and relaxed atmosphre. This session was graced by the Honorable Minister of Gender, the Executive Secretary of the Independent Commission for Paece as well as key partners.