{"id":386577,"date":"2025-12-04T23:16:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T21:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=386577"},"modified":"2025-12-04T23:16:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T21:16:43","slug":"ministry-of-gender-equality-and-psc-join-forces-to-advance-affirmative-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=386577","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Gender Equality and PSC join forces to advance affirmative action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, in collaboration with the Public Service Commission (PSC), intends to strengthen efforts to advance progress towards the full implementation of affirmative action, among other objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This announcement was made by the PSC, which stressed that the complete implementation of affirmative action is intended to ensure a balanced structure within the public service, in accordance with the Constitution. The PSC made this statement following a recent high-level discussion between representatives of the commission and the ministry, led by Dr. Emma Kantema, the Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ministry-of-Gender-Equality-and-PSC-join-forces-to-advance-affirmative-action-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-386580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ministry-of-Gender-Equality-and-PSC-join-forces-to-advance-affirmative-action-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ministry-of-Gender-Equality-and-PSC-join-forces-to-advance-affirmative-action-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ministry-of-Gender-Equality-and-PSC-join-forces-to-advance-affirmative-action-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ministry-of-Gender-Equality-and-PSC-join-forces-to-advance-affirmative-action.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo: Public Service Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe need to improve our efficiency, enhance our operations to meet the requirements of this 8th Administration\u2019s \u2018business unusual\u2019 approach, and, crucially, create an enabling environment for our staff to thrive, grow, and contribute to the bigger picture,\u201d Kantema said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the meeting, the Commission highlighted several key areas for collaboration. These include ensuring the full implementation of affirmative action and establishing a balanced structure across the public service in line with the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Commission also emphasised the need for strict adherence to formal grievance procedures and called for accelerating the digital recruitment process. The PSC explained that this would involve closer cooperation with the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, and the operationalisation of the National Integrated Employment System (NIES).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, the Commission revealed plans to work with the Ministry of Gender Equality on introducing mandatory induction and orientation programmes for all new public servants. According to these programmes aim to support change management, clarify roles\u2014particularly for social workers\u2014and enhance HR systems, such as leave management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe meeting underscored a shared commitment to building a robust, equitable, and empowered human resource foundation within the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, one capable of advancing its vital national mandate with excellence and integrity,\u201d the PSC added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, in collaboration with the Public Service Commission (PSC), intends to strengthen efforts to advance progress towards the full implementation of affirmative action, among other objectives. 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