SOLOMON S. THOMAS
Director, Corporate Affairs Department
JANUARY 2018 – PRESENT
ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY to the Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service (SCHOCS)
MARTIN A. JIMMY
Director, Cabinet Affairs Department
AUGUST 2023– PRESENT
Martin A. Jimmy is currently the Director of Cabinet Affairs, Cabinet Secretariat, Office of the President. He holds a Master of Science degree in International Development, with pathway in “Poverty, Inequality and Development” from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Arts from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. He has attended several other courses including, “Executive Program in Defence Decision Making” at the Institute for Security Governance, Monterey, California, USA; “Dispute Settlement Understanding” organised by Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (Trapca), Arusha, Tanzania; “Security in a globalised world: New and Emerging Challenges” at the University of New Delhi, India “transformation into e-Government”; held in Cairo, Egypt.
He has over eighteen years’ work experience in the Civil Service of Sierra Leone. He has served as Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Senior Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Senior Assistant Secretary, Office of the Chief of Staff, State House, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, Deputy Secretary for Policy and Procurement, Ministry of Defence.
MICHAEL JOHNNY, Ph.D.
Director, Cabinet Implementation, Monitoring and Support Unit (CIMSU)
JANUARY 2019 – PRESENT
Michael Johnny, Ph.D., is the Director of CIMSU. He was educated in Sierra Leone, the United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany. Before joining the Cabinet Secretariat, he had worked as a university lecturer and development worker with several organizations including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ); the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
Over the years, Dr. Johnny has acquired considerable consultancy experience in baseline surveys, project design, rural finance intermediation, youth and women’s empowerment, and project performance evaluations both in Sierra Leone and internationally
SALIFU A. BANGURA
Acting Assistant Director, Human Resource Management Unit
JANUARY 2018 – PRESENT
Salifu A. Bangura is currently the Acting Assistant Director, Human Resource at the Cabinet Secretariat. Prior to his appointment into the Civil Service, Mr. Bangura was a teacher at the Baptist Model Primary School from January,2006 to August 2013.
Mr., Bangura joined the Sierra Leone Civil Service as Human Resource Officer on August, 2013. He was promoted to Senior Human Resource Officer in the Human Resource Cadre of Human Resource Management Office on November,2016.
Mr. Bangura holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Public Sector Management, IPAM, University of Sierra Leone and a Master degree in Business Administration.
Mr. Bangura was part of the team at the Secretariat that conducted the Management and Functional Review in 2014, the first major review of the Cabinet Secretariat‘s institutional arrangement since independent.
After the review, the Human Resource Unit falls under the Directorate of Corporate Affairs which is to coordinate the human resource requirements of the Cabinet Secretariat including staff development and training, serve as the liaison between the Secretariat and Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), as well as provide technical support in the implementation of human resource policies and strategies.
MIATTA GREYWOODE (MRS.)
Deputy Director, Cabinet Affairs / Head, Cabinet Policy Review Unit (CPRU)
JANUARY 2018 – PRESENT
Miata is Deputy Director, Cabinet Affairs Department and also serves the Head of Policy at the Cabinet Affairs Department, at the Cabinet Secretariat, under the Office of the President. Prior to this position she has worked as a Policy Analyst and Head of Policy Research and Planning at the Ministry of Water Resources in Sierra Leone. She has several years of experience both in the Private and in the Public Sector for a period of over Twenty Years. She has worked in two Financial Institutions in Sierra Leone, the First International Bank (Now Vista) and the NASSIT Social Security and Insurance’, and has gained experience in the areas of Customer Service, Relationship Management and Marketing. She also has a vast experience in the areas of; Research, public policy design, development, implementation and monitoring. She is a Critical Thinker, with excellent interpersonal, coordination and communication Skills.
Miata has a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Business Studies from the Institute of Public Administration and Management, Sierra Leone., Masters in Economic Policy Management from the University of Ghana- Legon and a Master’s of Science Degree in Water and Environmental Management from Loughborough University UK. Some of her key achievements whilst working in the Water Sector was the development of the WASH annual Sector Report and leading the process for two successful WASH Annual Sector Reviews conferences, which were organized with support from development partners and saw the participation of major stakeholders from the water sector, the private sector and academia.
Aside from her professional career, she is a passionate baker, who loves baking delicious treats.
VIVIAN EKUNDAYO TURNER,
DEPUTY SECRETARY,
Cabinet Secretariat – (Office of the President)
VIVIAN EKUNDAYO TURNER, serves as Deputy Secretary Cabinet Affairs Department, Cabinet Secretariat – (Office of the President). He holds a Master of Economics (Logistics Management): University of International Business and Economics China; Master’s in Public Sector Management Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration; and a Bachelor of Arts Fourah Bay College University of Sierra Leone. He has wealth of experience in the public and private sectors.
He has acquired different PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS such as: Public Policy, Logistics Management, Human Resource Management, Banking and Finance, Strategic Management, Administration Management and Procurement Management.
He is a dynamic and results-driven person with successful background in Administration, Public Policy, Human Resource, Banking and Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics Management. His major responsibility is on strategic management which involves key result areas in planning, organizing, staffing, delegating, supervising, measuring, and reporting. He is committed to achieving and exceeding demanding targets and organizational objectives while remaining focused on providing an exceptional standard of service. He possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, the ability to influence decisions and to develop positive internal and external relationships. He enjoys being part of, as well as managing and motivating, a successful and productive team and thrive in highly pressurized and challenging working environments.
PATRICK M. SAMA
Director, Performance Management Unit
JANUARY 2013 – PRESENT
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EDWARD LENNIX LISK
Deputy Secretary
June 2011 – PRESENT
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ALOMA J. KONUWA
Head, Cabinet Operations Unit (COU)
JANUARY 2013 – PRESENT
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MUSA CONTEH
Senior Information Officer, Public Information /Relations Unit
JANUARY 2015 – PRESENT
Musa Conteh serves as a Senior Information Officer in the Public Information / Public Relations / Media Unit at the Cabinet Secretariat – (Office of the President). He is a Media Specialist (Information / Communication Officer) with a vast experience in the media and civil service landscape of Sierra Leone. He obtained a B.A. HONOURS (in MASS COMMUNICATION) from the Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Mount Aureol, Freetown, Sierra Leone (2003 – 2007). He got a HIGHER TEACHER’S CERTIFICATE (H.T.C. Secondary) IN SOCIAL STUDIES/GOVERNMENT, from the Milton Margai College of Education and Technology, University of Sierra Leone, Goderich, Freetown, Sierra Leone – (1996 – 1999).
He has received various Certificates of Attendance/Participation awarded for successfully completing training courses/workshops in different subject areas such as: April 6 – 25, 2016: Research and Training Institute of State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television Seminar in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China. – Certificate in Media Administration (No. 15C1138010). March 2012: UKaid, EU, enciss and mango – Certificate of Attendance for successfully completing a course in – Budgeting for ENCISS Project Proposals, Freetown, Sierra Leone. October 11, 2011: Certificate of participation in recognition of the successful of a two-day training on HUMAN RIGHTS TREATY BODIES REPORTING. This certificate was awarded by the Chief, of UNIPSIL Human Rights Section & Representative of OHCHR in Sierra Leone. February – March, 2010: DEUTCHE WELLE (DW) AKADEMIE – Media Development Certificate for successfully completed the training Making Finance Work for Africa II, in Lusaka, Zambia. March 2008: Journalist for Human Right (J H R) – workshop, Freetown, Sierra Leone – Certificate of participation-Successfully completed dialogues on Human Right and Journalism. May –– June 2007: ABC – TV – Africa, Freetown, Sierra Leone Certificate for successfully completed a training workshop for Journalist on News Gathering and Reporting and Election Reporting. 2006: ABC – TV Africa, Freetown, Sierra Leone: presented with a Special Certificate of Merit in Appreciation of Services rendered to the institution. July 2003: International Health Fair, Freetown, Sierra Leone – Certificate of Participation Awarded for attending workshop on HIV/AIDS, STD, Stroke, Heart, Disease, Diabetes, Women Issues. 1989 – International Correspondence Institute, Freetown. Awarded certificate for satisfactorily completing Christian Life Unit one course.
He has gained wealth of experiences as a Civil Servant – Senior Information Officer (Full Time) – employee working for the Government of Sierra Leone, Ministry of Information and Communications,(now Ministry of Information and Civic Education), Freetown, Sierra Leone. – (1st May, 2011 – Present). He has also served in different government MDAs including Ministries of Youth and Sports (2011 – 13), National Youth Commission (2011 – 13) and Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs (2013 – 15). Job Description: – To establish and maintain a correct / good image of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, policies, activities, programs, services personnel, projects, etc. To write and disseminate Government information/news-story and other literature to the general public, press, social media, website, etc. about activities, policies, programs, projects, services, personnel, etc. so that maximum understanding and knowledge is won. To advice management on information and communications matters or media and public relations problems/issues and recommend/suggest solutions, techniques, strategies, etc. to combat the challenges. To monitor the media and public opinion and convey this information / intelligence to management and also handle Public Relations activities / work.
He has also acquired loads of experiences from different private institutions and in different capacities such as: SECRETARY GENERAL AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER OF THE SIERRA LEONE WRESTLING ASSOCIATION (Full Time), Freetown, Sierra Leone. – (2006 – Present): Job Description: Report to the President. Help the President in managing in the day to day affairs of SLWA and Bureau and Congress Meetings. Responsible for the smooth running of the SLWA Secretariat and accomplishment of tasks given by the President, the Bureau or and Congress. Draws the minutes. Sanction SLWA expenditure. Responsible for relationship with committee commissions, working groups, associations, affiliations, other bodies/persons, etc. under the rulership of the SLWA President. June 22nd./23rd./24th./25th.,2023: Elections Observer:- (2023)-National Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Councils Elections– Elections Observer for the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG), Freetown, Sierra Leone; to monitor the manner of media coverage and conduct (attitude and behavior) of Media Houses and Journalists before, during and after the Elections and report, equally and accordingly. November 26TH, 2012: Served as JUROR at the High Court in Freetown in the Western Area of the Republic of Sierra Leone. 2009 – 2010: ADMINISTRATIVE/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER – MICROTEL CABLE TV NETWORK LTD, Freetown. Sierra Leone (Full Time): Job Description: Responsible for recruitment, coordination of staff training, termination, redeployment, retirement etc. as approved by management. Assist Heads of Department in interviews. Maintain contact with Trade Unions and Ministry of Labour and other line-ministries on matters affecting employment. Advertising management in negotiations with trade unions/stakeholders. Maintain adequate standards of safety precautions and first aid. Interprets the conditions of service for the general staff as approved by management. Enforce, maintain and ensure the policy of the company and security of all personnel files. Maintain good industrial relationships with trade unions/stakeholders. Liaise with the Managing Director for operations on all Administrative matters affecting the company. Coordinate staff welfare matters such as Health schemes, Social Welfare Scheme, Security Scheme, and Social Association Schemes etc. Supervise, suggest and evaluate performance of personnel. Ensure discipline and respect among personnel in the place of work. January 2009 – 2010: COMMUNCIATION OFFICER OF LEONE DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED, Freetown, Sierra Leone (Part Time) – Job Description: Development communication objectives and communication strategies. Identify users decide what the communication to them and channel of communication to use. Arrange publicity for the organization through different channels/means. Compose, edit, design record, and produce publications such as leaflets and brochures. Write news releases, speeches and articles. Edit and organize the publication of document. Write and implement communication or promotional plan. Keep staff and clients up to date with company news. Provide the public with information when it requested. Coordinates and approve the work of artist, photographs, monitors, work in progress. Assist with web development and technology enhancement. Negotiates rates and order advertising for print, radio and TV. December 2008 –– 2009: ADMINISTRATIVE/HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, ABC TV AFRICA, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, (Full Time) – Job Description: Responsible for recruitment, coordination of staff training, termination, redeployment, retirement etc. as approved by management. Assist Heads of Department in interviews. Maintain contact with Trade Unions and Ministry of Labour and other line-ministries on matters affecting employment. Advertising management in negotiations with trade unions/stakeholders. Maintain adequate standards of safety precautions and first aid. Interprets the conditions of service for the general staff as approved by management. Enforce, maintain and ensure the policy of the company and security of all personnel files. Maintain good industrial relationships with trade unions/stakeholders. Liaise with the Managing Director for operations on all Administrative matters affecting the company. Coordinate staff welfare matters such as Health schemes, Social Welfare Scheme, Security Scheme, Social Association Schemes etc. Supervise, suggest and evaluate performance of personnel. Ensure discipline and respect among personnel in the place of work. 2008: Local Government Election Freetown Sierra Leone Media Coverage for National Electoral Commission (NEC) representing ABC TV – Africa Sierra Leone, Freetown, Sierra Leone – (SR NO. 0802). 2005 – 2007: PRODUCER/REPORTER/ ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER – ABC TELEVISION, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa (Full Time). Job Description: Report to the News and Current Affairs Manager. Cover stories, write reports, produce news and current affairs programs and any other programme. Assist with administrative work and do all other necessary work as required. August – September 2007: DOMESTIC OBSERVER (SR NO. 3789) FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTION WATCH (NEW), Freetown (Part Time). Job Description: Report on the Supervisor. Observer the 2007 Presidential and Parliamentary Election (all the stages of the voting process, except where the voter is marking the ballot paper).Watch the display/sealing of the empty ballot boxes before and after polling. Write/report observations about all positive/negative practices of the voting process (such as aspects of questionable/irregular accidents). Address question/comment to the Electoral Officer or Presiding Officer or Polling Centre Manager. Talk freely with voters outside the polling station except to ask how they wish to vote or how they voted. Leave and re-enter the polling station and move quietly about to observe the proceeding not actively participating/interfering in the process. Bring questionable activities to the attention of the NEW Supervisor. Submit reports promptly to NEW Office. 2007: PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FOR LAMAJ ESTATE GROUP LTD, Freetown, Sierra Leone (Part Time) – Job Description: To report to the Executive Director. To establish and maintain a correct image of the company its policies, products, services and personnel. To monitor outside opinion and convey this intelligence to management. To advise management on communication problems, solutions and techniques. To inform the public about policies, activities, products, services and personnel to win maximum knowledge and understanding. November – December 2004: (PMU OFSSL) EU/GOSL 2004 HOUSING AND POPULATION CENSUS – SUPERVISOR KOINADUGU DISTRICT, SULIMA CHIEFDOM, Northern, Province, Sierra Leone (Part Time) Contract No. (CEN/PMU/Sup). Job Description: Subject to the immediate supervision of control of Field Officer. Responsible for work of at least five (5) Enumerators. Check that Enumerators in my charge actually complete questionnaires of households assigned to them. To re-interview a sample of households interviewed. To verify completed questionnaires for completeness and accuracy and certify them before passing them on to the Field Officer for his/her own verification and certification. To collect and return to the Field Officer all statistics Sierra Leone materials from my respective Enumerators. To give clearance for payment of my respective Enumerators. 2000- 2003 – NATIONAL DIRECTOR FOR THE CENTRE FOR PEACE BUILDING / SAVE THE CHILDREN -SIERRA LEONE FUND – SIERRA LEONE, Freetown, Sierra Leone (Part Time) – Job Description: Report to the Executive Director. Organize and Lead personnel and activities of the organization. Operationalize the organization/public needs. To perceive/articulate the public, social, cultural, historical, economic and political realities. Build communication skills and present issues cogently. Conflict resolution, negotiation and arbitration. Identify resources of the organization/public need. Help to gain access to resource that will meet the needs/solve problems of the organization/public. Implement war relief programs for children, women, the aged, disabled and the needy. May 2002: NAITONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRESIDING OFFICER, (Part-Time) KASONKO CHIEFDOM, KOINADUGU DISTRICT, Northern Province, Sierra Leone. Job Description: Assist the Commission in providing a level playing field for all stakeholders in the electoral process. Subject to the supervision and control of Election Field Officer/Returning Officer. Responsible for work of five (5) Polling Assistants for accuracy/complete work. Check complete work of polling assistants assigned to the Polling Station. Assist voter/verify them and certify them before voting. Collect and return to the Election Field Officer/Returning Officer all NEC-SL materials from the Polling Station. Give clearance for payment of Polling Assistants. 1991 – 1995: North and South Atlantic Mission Sales Assistant – Volunteer Salesman of Goods (Membership No.: NSAM 200 / SLS / 023 / FNA), Freetown, Sierra Leone.
His related skills he possessed include: Operate computer, word processor, desktop publishing, online system and financial research data base, video/still cameras and various office equipment. Excellent communication skills (written/oral). Time Management, Organization Skills, Budget Management, Coping with deadline pressure, Negotiating/Arbitrating, Adverting/Marketing, PR, Supervising, Coordinating, Interviewing, Instructing, Project Writing Skills, Flexibility, Inter-personal Skills and Creativity. Build, Operate and Maintain relationship through Networking or the Website. Work for long hours, knowhow to develop communicating plane, design printing methods, use different media for different purposes, knows about different organization/products goods/services. Outgoing and connect with new people, accurate, enthusiastic and responsible
He is always willing to learn/work under pressure, travel, relocate, volunteer, implement or execute community development projects and his Recreational interest / hobbies are Music, Sports, Movie, Reading, Writing, Dancing, Photography, Shooting Pictures and Videos.
He has done various media publications for Television, Radio, Print and Online Media relating to a wide range of public issues, activities, policies, services, projects, programs, etc. of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Freetown, Sierra Leone. AFFILIATIONS: Member, Institute of Public Relations, Sierra Leone, 2020 – present. Member, LinkedIn Professionals’ Network since 2010 – present. Member , Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) Journalists Network , 2010 -2011. LANGUAGE (SPOKEN/WRITTEN): English (International) & Krio (National/Local).
MOHAMED K. KARGBO
Senior Accountant, Accounts Unit
May 2024 – PRESENT
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Senior Internal Auditor, Audit Unit
MARCH 2024 – PRESENT
