Elijah Koroma
@elijahkoroma
I lead digital identity, fintech, and environmental management programs across Sierra Leone.
Sierra LeoneWhat I'm looking for
I co-founded E-Solutions (SL) Ltd, where I lead development of a mobile payment platform for money transfers, bill payments, point-of-sale transactions, and mobile top-ups.
Across the National Civil Registration Authority, I led strategic technology direction, established biometric de-duplication capabilities, and helped oversee nationwide biometric registration reaching approximately 70% of Sierra Leone's population. I also coordinated datacenter, disaster recovery, and connectivity infrastructure linking fourteen district offices.
As Director of Environmental Management Services, I've delivered more than 30 environmental and social impact assessments for mining and infrastructure projects, developed EHS management systems, and supported sustainable, compliant operations through stakeholder engagement, monitoring, and waste-management strategies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director
Environmental Management Services
May 2019 - Present (7 years 4 months)
Oversees strategic planning and project execution for environmental and social impact assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable practices.
Co-Founder & Director
E-Solutions (SL) Ltd
Jun 2016 - Present (10 years 3 months)
Co-founded and directs a FinTech company, spearheading the development of a mobile payment platform and forging strategic partnerships.
Ambassador – Sierra Leone
ID4Africa
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Championed identity matters and promoted best practices in identity systems as a liaison for ID4Africa.
Program Manager
Center for Global Health Research
Feb 2019 - Mar 2019 (1 month)
Orchestrated in-country operations for the COMSA initiative, coordinated training programs, and developed financial reporting systems.
Deputy Director General
National Civil Registration Authority
Mar 2018 - Oct 2018 (7 months)
Provided supervision and oversight of Authority departments, implemented board policies, and assisted in administrative tasks.
Programme Manager
National Civil Registration Authority
Feb 2014 - Feb 2018 (4 years)
Provided strategic leadership for software development, directed biometric de-duplication facility establishment, and advised on IT strategies.
Chief Technology Officer
Ministry of Information & Communications
Feb 2013 - Feb 2014 (1 year)
Oversaw research on technology solutions, supported capacity-building through ICT training, and ensured integrated system delivery.
Network Service Delivery Lead (IT Specialist)
IBM (SL) Ltd
Apr 2011 - Feb 2013 (1 year 10 months)
Designed, installed, and supported data networking environments, managed multi-protocol networks, and coordinated projects.
Network Analyst
Airtel (SL) Ltd
May 2010 - Mar 2011 (10 months)
Managed VSAT connections, provided technical expertise, and maintained the data center.
ICT Coordinator
Plan International (Sierra Leone)
Feb 2010 - May 2010 (3 months)
Provided ICT support and solutions, promoted ICT as a development medium, and managed ICT infrastructure.
IT Consultant
Welthungerhilfe (Sierra Leone)
Sep 2009 - Jan 2010 (4 months)
Consulted on software, hardware, and network requirements, and conducted ICT training for staff and partners.
Intern
Comium (SL) Ltd
Jul 2006 - Dec 2006 (5 months)
Managed VSAT connections and network devices, provided technical support, and maintained the data center.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Portsmouth
Master of Public Administration, Public Administration
Pursued a Master of Public Administration with a focus on public administration.
University of Manchester
Postgraduate Diploma, Management and Information Systems
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Information Systems.
University of Sierra Leone
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Sierra LeoneAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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