Frederick M. Amara

Frederick M. Amara is a distinguished Policy Development Expert and Supply Chain Management Consultant with over 18 years of professional experience supporting global development initiatives. He has worked with leading multilateral organizations such as the Global Fund, World Bank, USAID, DFID (FCDO), DAI, the European Union, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Frederick has a proven track record in developing strategic documents, investment and grant proposals, business plans, and policy frameworks for institutions in Sierra Leone like the National Medical Supplies Agency, National Tourist Board, National Protected Area Authority, National Women’s Forum, Bonthe Agricultural Company, etc. He has also served in high-impact consultancy roles with Catholic Relief Services, Helen Keller International, OXFAM, and the Sierra Leone Red Cross, where he directed critical logistics and procurement operations, particularly during emergencies and humanitarian interventions. Fredrick holds a double master’s degrees from the Cambridge International College, United Kingdom.

Frederick is also a prolific author, having written eleven books on development and supply chain management—two of which are widely used as reference materials in Sierra Leone’s top universities, including FBC and IPAM. He is a certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM) and certified Health Supply Chain Specialist. He regularly conducts professional training programs in collaboration with the University of Sierra Leone and other tertiary institutions. Passionate about capacity building and institutional growth, he provides technical assistance in procurement, inventory management, customs clearance, and policy development. Frederick’s leadership, dynamic work ethic, and dedication to excellence have made him a respected figure in both public and private sector development efforts across Sierra Leone and the subregion.