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Job Title: Director, Environmental and Social Performance (Readvertised)
Date: 21 August 2026
Location: Full time position in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Apply by: 11 September 2026
BACKGROUND
The Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) - Sierra Leone, collaborating with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) of the Government of the United State of America, delivers projects under the $500 million Compact that address development challenges in the country through the implementation of the Power Sector Reform Project, the Transmission Backbone Project, and the Distribution and Access Project.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) for Projects, the ESP Director provides strategic and technical leadership to MCA-Sierra Leone project directors, implementing partners, and stakeholders to ensure performance consistent with Sierra Leone and MCC’s environmental and social performance standards across all Compact-funded projects and activities.
The Director will play a key role in ensuring that program activities comply with relevant national environmental and social laws and regulations, MCC environmental guidelines, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards. The Director will oversee the integration of environmental, social, stakeholder engagement, resilience, and health and safety measures across project planning, procurement, implementation, and monitoring. The Director will also represent MCA-Sierra Leone in engagement with relevant government ministries and agencies in the power sector, regulatory bodies, international donors, and implementation partners to support the effective and sustainable delivery of the Compact.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For a detailed position description and to apply, please fill out the application form through this link: Apply for Director ESP
Please note that only applications submitted through the online application form will be processed. Should you encounter any problems with the form, please contact: recruitment@mca-sl.gov.sl
Deadline
All applications are to be submitted online no later than 17.00 GMT on 11 September, 2026.
Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted. For more information on MCC and the Sierra Leone Compact, please go to: Sierra Leone Compact | Millennium Challenge Corporation (mcc.gov)
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