Recruitment Policy PMO

OBJECTIVE

The main objective of the draft recruitment policy is to establish standards that ensure consistency, fairness, and transparency in the recruitment process within The Gambia's Civil Service. It aims to attract a competent and diverse workforce while aligning recruitment practices with core values, national legal instruments, and best practices.

CONTENT

The specific objectives include:

1. Improving efficiency and professionalism in the Civil Service.

2. Promoting equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, tribe, race, or physical abilities.

3. Providing clear guidelines and assigning individual responsibilities in the recruitment process.

4. Enhancing the quality of service delivery and the performance of staff.

5. Ensuring alignment with the PMO's Strategic Plan (2017-2027) and the Public Service Act 1991.

The document lays out a structured Recruitment Policy aimed at streamlining and formalizing the process of recruiting personnel within The Gambia's Civil Service. Its overarching focus is to ensure fairness, transparency, and professionalism in recruitment practices, while aligning these practices with national laws, strategic plans, and ethical standards.

It emphasizes attracting diverse talent, defining clear procedures for recruitment, and assigning specific responsibilities to stakeholders involved in the process. The policy also covers various types of appointments (permanent, contract-based, etc.), selection methods, and recruitment for specific roles like technical assistants, teachers, and international volunteers. Ultimately, the document seeks to enhance efficiency, professionalism, and service delivery across The Gambia’s Civil Service.