By: Lamin B. Darboe
Communication Officer, MoPS
The Director, Civil Service Reform and Planning Unit (CSRPU) of the Ministry of Public Service was appointed as Permanent Secretary (PS) in the same Ministry.
Mr. Sherif Jallow’s appointment as new Permanent Secretary (PS) took effect on January 24, 2025. He will also continue to run the affairs of the Civil Service Reform and Planning Unit (CSRPU).
In 2018 Government approved the Civil Service Reform Program Strategy 2018-2027. This 10-year reform strategy among other things aims to modernize the public administration function as well as leverage on the possibilities of ICT for effective and efficient service delivery.
The Strategy has the following strategic objectives: to achieve optimal organization and staffing of the public service, to attract, retain and motivate optimal numbers of technical and professional personnel into the civil service.
To enhance discipline, ethical conduct and high performance of civil servants, to re-institutionalize meritocracy, due process and professionalism in personnel administration; and to accelerate improvements in public service delivery through ICT applications.
Mr. Jallow’s responsibility as new PS and head of the Civil Service Reform and Planning Unit will includes ensuring the pursuit and achievement of these objectives highlighted above and coordinate other reform initiatives.
