Job Demand & Employment Analysis

OCTOBER 2019

Job Demand & Employment

Market Analysis

Sierra Leone

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? 2019 by FHI 360 and BRAC USA. All rights reserved. This publication may be photocopied or adapted, in whole or in part, provided the material is distributed free of charge and that credit is given to BRAC and FHI 360. BRAC and FHI 360 collaborated to lead this research and analysis. ABOUT BRAC BRAC is a global leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programs to assist the most marginalized people in extremely poor, conflict-prone, and post-disaster settings. These include initiatives in education, healthcare, microfinance, women and girls' empowerment, agriculture, human and legal rights, and more. BRAC employs nearly 100,000 people in 11 countries, with a total global expenditure of more than $1 billion. Over 75 percent of its budget in Bangladesh is self-financed through its social enterprises. Learn more at ABOUT BRAC USA Based in New York, BRAC USA is the North American affiliate of BRAC. BRAC USA provides comprehensive support to BRAC around the world by raising awareness about its work to empower the poor in 11 countries and mobilizing resources to underpin programs. BRAC USA works closely with its international counterparts to design and implement cost-effective and evidence-based poverty innovations worldwide. It is an independent 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at ABOUT FHI 360 FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing -- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. Learn more at ABOUT NOVO FOUNDATION NoVo Foundation is dedicated to catalyzing a transformation in global society, moving from a culture of domination to one of equality and partnership. We support the development of capacities in people-- individually and collectively--to help create a caring and balanced world. We envision a world that operates on the principles of mutual respect, collaboration, and civic participation, thereby reversing the old paradigm predicated on hierarchy, violence, and the subordination of girls and women. This Labor Market Assessment was generously supported by NoVo. Learn more at

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Acknowledgement

This publication was developed through a partnership between BRAC USA and FHI 360, given both organizations' commitment to ensuring all youth have the opportunity to access an equitable education and develop the skills needed to allow them to secure their economic well-being. For this initiative, FHI 360 conducted an assessment of BRAC's Employment and Livelihoods for Adolescents (ELA) program. This report was authored by Thomas Galloway (FHI 360), Elebthel Gebrehiwot (FHI 360), Whitney Moret (FHI 360), Gary Walker (Consultant), with technical inputs contributed by Nora Sohnen (FHI 360) and Alec Hansen (FHI 360). The assessment team would like to acknowledge the support of the BRAC USA team, particularly Aissatou Diallo, Carrie Ellett and Rosa Taylor; the BRAC Liberia Country Office, including Thelma Foley Ngabe; and the BRAC Sierra Leone Country Office, notably Jenneh M. Gbao. The Khana Group (Liberia) and Dalan Development Consultants (Sierra Leone) were instrumental in conducting field interviews and collecting relevant data to assist this effort.

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary1

2. Introduction5

3. The Context and Landscape Analysis for Engagement with AGYW

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Overview of Demographic Trends7

Who are the Adolescent Girls and Young Women in the BRAC ELA program?

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National Level Trends in AGYW Supply of Education and Training

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4. Economic and Sector Context and Analysis

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Sierra Leone's Economic Context30

Trade Share Matrix for Sierra Leone37

Product Space40

Labor Market Employment Context and Challenges

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Policies and Regulations with Potential to Support AGYW-Owned Micro and Small Enterprises43

5. Opportunity Sectors for AGYW Employment

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Employment Programs Gap Analysis44

Pockets of Growth47

Employment Sector Opportunities48

Constraints56

6. Analysis of Programming Opportunities57 Programmatic Opportunities57

7. Conclusion 63

8. Annex: Bibliography65

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