Civil Service Agency

Day 29

Through a -World Bank-USAID partnership, the Liberian Civil Service Agency introduced an automated computer testing system replacing the paper-based system that previously created rampant opportunities for corruption in the recruitment of civil servants; thereby significantly reducing the time frame from testing to recruitment and hindering corruption.
Liberia

Staff urged to be Supportive of each Other irrespective of Position

At a luncheon held in honor of his safe return from Turkey and in observance of his birthday anniversary (September 22nd), Director General Hon. James A. Thompson who was seen overly euphoric and expressive of his appreciation about the surprised and glamour occasion by Staff from all levels, said the best way we can all have a fantatic working relationship is when we celebrate with each other despite our position and personality.

The Director General elaborated that it is obvious that everyone wants to be appreciated and celebrated; and the workplace is no exception. Though saddened as it is, we sometimes get so disgruntled with each other over little or nothing, which is counterproductive he frankly added. Calling on all to do away with harboring ill feelings about each other.

D.G. Thompson therefore encouraged the Welfare Directorate to organize with would-be celebrants in allowing staff in general give support during such occasion.

Earlier on, the Deputy Director General for Human Resource Management and Policy, who proxy in his absence, Hon. Onikeh Smythe-Jackson, on behalf of the Agency, officially welcomed Hon. Thompson; thanked GOD for his arrival. The DDG-HRM & P was also appreciative for the level of support accorded her.

Hon. Teetee Ruth Pailey, Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance in her remarks, thanked and invoked GOD'S blessings upon Hon. Thompson in celebration of his nativity coupled with his safe arrival in Country and at job.

Madam Pailey equally rained praises on her Counterpart Hon. Jackson for the gravity of proficiency and collaboration exhibited in her role as Acting Director General.

In her introductory statement, Mrs. Charlesetta Harris-Peters, Director for Administration & Finance informed the Director General that Administration with consensus and support from his two Honorable Deputies thought to have said surprised occasion in Graceful and Blissful Celebration for his return and Birthday.

The Monday, September 27, 2021 celebration which was momentary as Administration was cognizant with working hours, was characterized with good-natured remarks from thrilling staffs from all levels.

A joint High-power Delegation of Nigeria paid a One-day Working Visit to the CSA

A Delegation comprised of the National Salaries, Income & Wages Commission directly under the Nigerian Presidency; and senior Management from the Nigeria Port Authority on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 had an inquiry-assessment Meeting with the Civil Service Agency (CSA) of Liberia.

Head of the Delegation Commissioner (Dr.) Ezeanwu Emeka Clement said the Visit which is focused on Regional Pay Remuneration Study and Assessment, is the Government of Nigeria policy from time to time to carry out Knowledge-inquiry-assessment visit to sister African Countries to gather information on salaries and income generation structures required for comparative assessment and decision in matters of staff compensation of Nigeria and other Human Resource Management issues especially for the National Port Authority of Nigeria.

Commssioner Dr. Ezeanwu Emeka Clement informed the CSA that the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission which is directly under Presidential supervision, is responsible to regulate and or be in the know of all public sector's spending and salary structures.

On her part, the Head of the CSA Delegation - Hon. Onikeh Smythe-Jackson, Deputy Director General for Human Resource Management & Policy extended Director General James A. Thompson's warmest salutation; and thereby welcomed the Delegation on behalf of the CSA; emphasizing that considering the level of Nigeria's human resource capacity, it is an honor that Liberia is chosen in its knowledge-inquiry assessment tour.

Hon. Smythe-Jackson briefly provided the role of the CSA; stating, the Civil Service Agency is central government Human Resource Management organ responsible for ensuring a Merit-oriented System throughout the Civil Service; as well as ensuring that the rights of Civil Servants are properly protected and that uniformly high standards of personnel administration are practiced in every ministry and agency of Government.

Members of the Nigeria's Delegation were: Commissioner (PhD.) Ezeanumu Emeka Clement of the National Salaries, Income & Wages Commission; Captain Sylvester Owobu - Assistant General Manager for Harbors, Nigeria Port Authority; Mrs. Hariratu Maina Mohammed - General Manager for Human Resource Manager, Nigeria Port Authority; and Mrs. Maiwada Haaliza Ibrahim - Principal Manager for Operation/Human Resource Management - Nigeria Port Authority.

Also from the CSA were: Hon. (Mrs.) Onikeh Smythe-Jackson - Deputy Director General for Human Resource Management & Policy; Mr. Alfred Drosaye - Principal Administrative Officer; Mr. George B. Wah - Special Technical Assistant to the office of the Director General; Mr. Roland Kallon - Director for Payroll; and Richard Peewu - Deputy Director for Payroll.

In his closing remarks, the Nigeria's Head of Delegation expressed that his Team is overwhelmingly appreciative for the useful information and highest level of cooperation from the CSA; assuring that information provided shall be treated with utmost confidentiality.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Benefits from LPA Scheme Procedural Training

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its Focal Team on the Government of Liberia's LPA Scheme, today, underwent a One-day Procedural Training.

Hon. Thelma E. Duncan Sawyer (Mrs.) - Deputy Minister for Administration (MFA) in her welcoming statement conveyed Minister Dee Maxwell Saah Kemayah's delight in the Scheme and was pleased to have the Training carried out as a pre-requisite of the Scheme's rollout.

Mrs. Duncan-Sawyer urged the MFA's Team to take every detail of the Training seriously as it would enable them provide accurate information about the LPA Scheme to the General Staff populace.

The Training was co-conducted by Borbor T. Sombai, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and Director Rufus Johnson, Civil Service Agency; with support from a team of experts from the CSA.

The Focal Team (MFA) appreciated the timeliness of the Training due to the mounting enthusiasm from their Staff; further suggested that there be a general Awareness Forum with with MFA's Staff.

To note, as part of Government of Liberia's strategy to enhance credit opportunities for all Civil Servants across Ministries and Agencies, the Legal Power of Attorney (LPA) Scheme is being piloted for Six (6) months beginning with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs (MFA); Finance and Development Planning (MFDP); and the Civil Service Agency (CSA). From the success of the piloted phase, it is anticipated to roll out to all Ministries and Agencies of Government.