| Organisation | Ministry of Employment & Industrial Relations & Social Security |
| Alternate Name | |
| Abbreviation | MLIRSS |
| Parent | Government of Sierra Leone |
| u.r.l. | |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Location | Freetown |
| Address | New England, Freetown, Freetown |
| Postal Address | |
| Telephone | +232-22-241947; +232-22-240885; +232-22-240041; +232-22-241930 |
| Management u.r.l. | |
| Fax | |
| Sector | Employment Ministries |
| Organisation Type | African Government |
| Status | |
| Stated Role | Mission Statement<P>To administer Labour and Social Security Laws and Regulations, maintain cordial industrial relations, ensure occupational health / safety in the work places, and create and promote employment opportunities, and provide Labour Market Information for Manpower Planning and Human Resource Development, thereby Reducing Poverty. <P>Vision<P>The Ministry’s vision is the creation and promotion of decent and productive employment opportunities for all, especially among the disadvantaged groups, including the youths, women and disabled. <P> |
| Activities | |
| Geographical Focus | |
| Notes | Objectives of the Ministry Promote Labour, Manpower Planning and Human Resource Development Sectoral emphasis on needs of disadvantaged groups. Design employment and labour market policies. Promote self-employment and income generating activities for youths in Sierra Leone. Provide Work Permits. Facilitate wages and labour Inspection Establish relations with Industrial and Trade Organisations. Promote competitive and effective Labour Market. Ensure occupational safety and health. Promote Social Security and Safety Net Schemes -Social Security Division. Oversee the general administration of the Scheme in accordance with the Law, including the core ILO Conventions, consistent with National Objectives. Collaborate with relevant Government Ministries and National and International Organisations/ Institutions. |
| Current Positions | |||
| Position | Name | From | To |
| Minister of Employment & Social Security | Minkailu Mansaray | 2007 | |
| Deputy Minister | Dr Kadie.A Sesay | 2007 | |
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| Donor | From | To | Budget ($) | Note |
| Links to Related Organisations |
| Parent Tree | Government of Sierra Leone |
| Subsidiary Organisations | Administrative Division |
| Professional Division [7] |
| Associated Organisations |
| Donor Recipients |
| Past Positions | |||
| Position | Name | From | To |
| Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations & Social Security | Alpha.O Timbo | 2006 | 2007 |
| Record last updated on 11 JUL 2008 |