Established in 1973, the Mano River Union (MRU) is an inter-governmental Institution comprising of four Member States in West Africa namely (Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire). The Union’s Headquarters is in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and has its coordinating offices (Sub-offices) in Monrovia, (Liberia), Conakry (Guinea) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire).

The overall objective of the Union is to pursue the growth and socio-economic development and integration of the sub region within the framework of the Union Strategic Plan. The Secretariat is headed by a Secretary General supported by Deputies who manage the pillars of the plan.

The Secretariat therefore seeks to recruit someone to efficiently support the Secretary General in preforming his duties:

JOB TITLE                      :  Confidential Secretary to Secretary General

JOB CLASSIFICATION      :  General Service Staff

REPORTS TO                  :  The Secretariat General

DURATION                     :  (one year probation) followed by fixed-term contract

DUTY STATION               :  Freetown (Sierra Leone)

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Secretary General, the Secretary’s main tasks/duties will be as follow:

  • Providing Standard administrative and secretarial support, to the Office of the Secretary General;
  • Taking dictation and transcribing notes, ensuring spellings, punctuations and format are correct;
  • Establishing and maintaining a proper filling system ensuring that documents and other records are properly stored and easily accessible;
  • Preserving confidential files, data and information from unauthorized persons;
  • Preparing official correspondences, circulars, emails, memos and report;
  • Typing a wide variety of materials including reports from drafts and printed texts, using computer software;
  • Arranging appointments, meetings, receiving visitors, placing and screening telephone calls, and responding to routine request for information;
  • Liaising with partners of the MRU Secretariat;
  • Arranging travels for staff ;
  • Performing any other duties assigned by the Secretary General and O-I-C in furtherance of the aims and objectives of the Union.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A self-motivated person with Secretarial and management background
  • Bachelor degree in Administration, Secretarial Science, Management or related field

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

To be a very competent in speed writing and reading in English;

Strong knowledge of computer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);

Good working knowledge of French will be an asset.

 

EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of five (5) years working experience

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Excellent analytical skills with high integrity;
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

 

PREFERED QUALITIES

  • Good team and interpersonal relations;
  • Ability to work during long periods and under pressure;
  • Ability to work within time limits given;
  • Ability to communicate and write in English and French been an asset

Interested candidates should send their letters of applications as well as detailed Curriculum Vitae including photocopies of their academic certificates to the following address: job@mru.int before 30th November, 2026.

 

Mano River Union (MRU)

Fudia Terrace 32, Spur Loop Wilberforce, Sierra Leone

Email address:

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.