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Stewardess and Cleaner at the German Embassy Freetown

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Freetown is looking for an employee (m/f/div.) as

stewardess and cleaner in the residence

for an initial period of two years with the option of extension.

The main areas of activity (tasks) are as follows:

Cleaning of the residence and taking care of household work (including washing, ironing)

Preparation and supportive tasks for official events in the residence

Carrying out other tasks as required and acting as a substitute.

Willingness to cooperate in other areas and the fulfilment of ad hoc assigned tasks is required.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• a BECE certificate

• several years of professional experience in the field of serving in an ambassador’s household

• Willingness to intensively familiarise yourself with complex administrative procedures as well as continuous training
• knowledge of English (written and spoken) at least at level C1
• Ability to work independently in a small team

In addition, desirable qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in the above-mentioned areas (tasks)
• Knowledge of local political and cultural conditions
• Skills in local languages, in particular in Krio
• sociability

The message offers a varied, independent job in a small team with a wide range of tasks. There are opportunities for virtual further education or at the Academy of the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin.

The contractual conditions are governed by local law, the remuneration is based on the salary schedule of the embassy for employees under Sierra Leonean law.

The Federal Foreign Office has set itself the goal of promoting women's careers and expressly invites qualified women to apply.

After a successful selection procedure, the health suitability (by a medical examination of the cooperation doctor of the embassy) must be proven before recruitment. In addition, a person/security check is carried out. Your willingness to participate is required.

Applicants who are not nationals of Sierra Leone must have a valid residence permit and a valid work permit at the latest upon recruitment.

Please submit your applications with the following documents

• Letter of application and motivation
• Curriculum vitae in English (photo optional)
• Copies of school reports, job references and letters of recommendation
• Proof of completed training
• Evidence (as an alternative, well-founded statements) of all the knowledge and skills specified in the requirement profile
• Copy of passport or identity card

no later than 28.02.2026 exclusively by e-mail to applications@free.diplo.de

Please note that only complete and timely applications can be considered. Receipt confirmations will not be sent. Application documents will not be returned. Only candidates who are invited to a personal performance (oral selection procedure) will be contacted.

Further information about the embassy can be found at

www.freetown.diplo.de

Information on data protection pursuant to Article 13 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can be found at https://freetown.diplo.de/sl-de/datenschutz