Marian Namisa Yarjah is a seasoned Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professional with over two decades of experience in information systems management, telecommunications regulation, and digital transformation in Sierra Leone. She currently serves as Senior Manager, IT at the National Communications Authority (NatCA), where she leads the implementation of the Authority’s IT strategy, oversees enterprise systems, and ensures the effective management of digital infrastructure and services.

Marian began her career in data and information management with international organizations including UNDP, UNOCHA, WFP, UNICEF, and FAO, where she worked on database development, humanitarian data management, and information systems. Her career in telecommunications regulation started in 2008 at the National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM), where she rose through the ranks from ICT Manager and Head of the Information Technology (IT) Unit to IT Manager, and now Senior Manager, IT at NatCA.

She holds a BSc (Hons) in Information Systems and a Master’s degree in Development Management from the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), University of Sierra Leone. She has also received specialized training in ICT Policy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Technologies, and Network Security, including international programs in the United States, India, Ghana, South Africa, and Egypt.

In 2018, Marian was selected for the prestigious TechWomen Program of the U.S. Department of State, where she undertook a professional mentorship internship in San Francisco with Zenefits, contributing to product development and digital project management initiatives.

Passionate about technology, innovation, and capacity building, Marian continues to champion the use of ICT to improve governance, digital services, and national development. She is committed to inspiring and supporting the next generation of women pursuing careers in technology