Currently 5 Vacancies

Leh We Talk is pleased to invite applications for 5 Trustees to join our Board and support our mission to destigmatise mental health and wellbeing conversations across Sierra Leone.

Why Become a Trustee?

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction, governance, and sustainability of Leh We Talk. This is an opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact on mental health awareness in Sierra Leone

• Support a growing, youth-led organisation

• Contribute your skills, experience, and perspective to a vital social cause

• Gain governance and leadership experience within the NGO sector

Renumeration: All roles are voluntary and unpaid.

Time Commitment

• One 2-hour online Board meeting every quarter

• Approximately 2 hours of preparation (reading papers) per meeting

• Term length: 1 year

Who We Are Looking For?

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Are passionate about mental health, wellbeing, and youth empowerment in Sierra Leone.

• Share our commitment to reducing stigma around mental health.

• Can contribute to good governance, strategic thinking, and accountability.

• Are reliable, collaborative, and willing to actively participate.

• Bring experience or interest in areas such as mental health, youth work, finance, governance, communications, fundraising, or community development.

• Being based in, or having experience working in, Sierra Leone is desirable but not required.

• Lived experience of mental health challenges is welcomed and valued but not required.

How to Apply?

To apply, please submit:

1. Your CV

2. A short motivation letter (maximum 1 page) outlining:

   • Why you would like to become a Trustee

   • What skills, experience, or perspective you would bring

3.  Send applications to: recruitment@lehwetalk.org.

We are committed to building a Board that reflects the communities we serve and encourages inclusive leadership. If you are passionate about creating a Sierra Leone where mental health is openly discussed without stigma, we would love to hear from you.

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Deadline: 30th January 2026