Amman: The Council of Ministers approved revised regulations for government leadership positions for the year 2025 in a session chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Sunday. The amendments are designed to broaden opportunities for a wider segment of qualified candidates to apply for vacant leadership roles. This will be achieved by expanding the dissemination of recruitment announcements through electronic channels and the official social media accounts of Jordanian missions abroad.
According to Jordan News Agency, the revised regulations include measures to reduce the time required to fill vacant positions and improve the governance of procedures for preparing and approving job descriptions for senior leadership roles. These descriptions will be crafted by the relevant department and must receive approval from the Civil Service and Public Administration Commission, ensuring they align with applicable legislation, policies, and guidelines.
The amendments also incorporate the use of modern technological tools in the application screening process, aiming to ensure integrity, accuracy, and efficiency. To enhance oversight and transparency, the new system segregates the composition of screening and objection committees, ensuring that the screening committee is not responsible for reviewing objections, thereby strengthening governance.
Moreover, the revised regulations permit remote interviews with candidates, offering greater flexibility and accommodating their circumstances. They also allow the use of additional evaluation tools, such as visual presentations and case studies, to assess candidates more effectively.