GIS Land Survey and Mapping, Land Administration and Management, Procurement, Financial Management, Urban Panning/Housing, Rural & Community Development, and ICT, Admin HR & Record Management Interns.

Organization: Sierra Leone Lands Administration Project (SLLAP), Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning. 

Title: GIS Land Survey and Mapping, Land Administration and Management, Procurement, Financial Management, Urban Panning/Housing, Rural & Community Development, and ICT, Admin HR & Record Management Interns. 

Posted: 2025 – 07 – 31 

Application Deadline: August 21, 2025.  Position Description: Internship 

Temporary Position: – 12 months, with possibility of mainstreaming into Field Technical Officer based on satisfactory performance.

Locations: Bo, Kenema, Port Loko, Makeni, Bonthe and Freetown

BACKGROUND

The Government of Sierra Leone with support from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank is preparing the Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP) to be financed through a US$ 41.1 million grant. The proposed Project Development Objective (PDO) is to establish as efficient and accessible land administration system.  

The project will be conducting a comprehensive assessment of the institutional framework and core business processes in land administration sector of Sierra Leone, carried out primarily by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning (MLHCP), the National Lands Commission (NLC) and Office of the Administration and Registrar General (OARG). 

Internships are an opportunity to put the knowledge and skills acquired in university to use. Therefore, SLLAP want to promote internship and wish to ensure that, the intern leaves the internship more developed as a professional, not just more proficient in one specific skill. SLLAP do believe, gaining skills outside the academic environment is a skill itself. The earlier they can focus on this, the more likely they are to succeed in the long term. Also, the internship program with SLLAP will help the interns tap into their authentic selves so that they can successfully choose their next steps and hopefully start their journey in a career they will love. The Sierra Leone Lands Administration Project (SLLAP) needs interns in the areas of GIS, Land Survey and Mapping, Land Administration and Management, Procurement, Financial Management, Urban Planning/Housing, ICT and Admin: HR & Records Management, therefore, the interns must be willing to take on assignments to discover hidden talents and their passions to work in the provincial communities in Sierra Leone. There is a great opportunity to also establish a network of professional who champion their stretch opportunities – strong relationships for a lifetime. 

Therefore, the Sierra Leone Lands Administration Project (SLLAP) want to recruit the third set of   interns into various departments within the Ministry, NLC and the project to support in the implementation of the Project Development Objectives for a period of One Year (1yr) beginning in the month of October 2025. The following areas had been identified to recruit the interns to fill the vacancies.  No continuing student is allowed to apply for any of these positions. 

INTERNSHIP VACANCIES:

Training	Ref. No.	Department/ Placement	Interns Qualification
GIS, Land Survey and Mapping	SLLAP/001	MEDICI	Degree/National Diploma: Geomatics, Cartography, Geographic Information Science, Geo-Information, Science and Technology;
Land Administration and Management	SLLAP/002	MEDICI	Degree/National Diploma in Land Administration & Management, knowledgably in GIS Land Survey and Mapping. Experienced in community engagement approaches.
Procurement	SLLAP/002	PCCU/ Procurement Unit	Degree/National Diploma in Procurement, Business Administration, Public Administration, or any relevant subject.
Financial Management	SLLAP/003	PCU/ FM Unit	Degree/National Diploma: Accounting, Financial Management, Cost & Management Accounting, Public Finance
Urban Planning/ Housing	SLLAP/004	MLHCP/MEDICI/NLC	Degree/National Diploma: Geomatics, Cartography, Geographic Information Science, Geo-Information Science and Technology;
Rural Community Development	SLLAP/005	MEDICI	Degree/National Diploma: Social Sciences, Rural Development and Development Studies.
ICT	SLLAP/006	MLHCP/ICT/NLC/MEDIC	Degree/National Diploma/Certificate: ICT, Soft and Hard Ware, Networking.
Admin: HR & Records Management	SLLAP/007	PCU/ADM/MEDICI/NLC	Degree/National Diploma: Social Sciences, Rural Development and Development Studies.
Community Engagement and Communication	SLLAP/008	MLHCP/PCU	Degree/National Diploma/Certificate in Communication/Information/Media from a recognised institution.

Who we are looking for:

It goes without saying you’ll be a top performer and a collaborative thinker. You’ll be someone who is focused, ready to learn, hardworking and most importantly, passionate about working in a fun, fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving. We’re also looking for an intern with:

• Degree qualified or currently completing further study in the areas outlined above or a related field;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team;
• Strong organisational skills including skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet browning);
• Ability to work to tight deadlines;
• Monitor engagement and enquiries on specific objectives and roles and responsibilities; 
• Keep up-to-date with your mentors and heads of departments/units;
• Have completed and/or currently completing a HND certificates/degree;
• Willingness to live and work in rote communities. 

These roles will give you great experiences in the world of Land Administration and Management and the Public Sector environment. You will report directly to the Training Coordinator through the heads of departments/units in the Sierra Leone Lands Administration Project in the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning. 

Apply by August 21, 2025 before close of business @ 1700hrs (5pm) and while we look at your application, get to know us through our various social media channels! Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for these roles. Send your applications to jskpakiwa@gmail.com  Or jayansumana@gmail.com