Amman: The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has initiated preparations for the 15th cycle of the Civil Service Development Project. This process involves reaching out to ministries, institutions, and government agencies to nominate candidates and conducting interviews before announcing the results.
According to Jordan News Agency, Dr. Samer Mifleh, KAFD Director General, stated that the project aligns with the goals of the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap. Mifleh emphasized that this vision underscores the fund's role as an institutional umbrella supporting national efforts to enhance human resource efficiency in the public sector.
The project aims to invest in human resource development and bolster leadership skills while supporting the sustainable development of government institutions and improving the work environment. This is expected to positively impact the quality of services provided to citizens.
Targeting public sector employees, the project seeks to enhance their efficiency and strengthen their leadership and administrative capabilities. This initiative is intended to contribute to building a more effective and flexible public sector.
A total of 20 male and female workers from various ministries and government institutions will be selected after completing the evaluation process and passing all stages of the selection and interviews. The aim is to attract the most qualified talent and optimally invest in human capital.
Implemented through specialized training programs, the project is designed to develop skills, enhance the institutional work environment, and promote modern leadership concepts and an institutional work system based on efficiency and achievement. The project relies on a comprehensive training program implemented in cooperation with the British organization Inspirational Group.
The program includes three training phases. Two phases will be held in Jordan, focusing on administrative skills, policy formulation, and artificial intelligence tools for leaders. The third phase will be conducted at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, concentrating on developing leadership skills through practical applications that enhance decision-making abilities and teamwork within high-performing groups.
Applicants must meet certain requirements, including holding at least a bachelor's degree, occupying a leadership position in middle management supervising a team, possessing fluency in English, and being able to travel outside the Kingdom. This ensures participants are prepared to benefit from the various stages of the program, with nominations made through the relevant institutions.
Since its inception, the project has conducted 14 training sessions, benefiting 337 employees. Of these, 147 participants have advanced to leadership positions, demonstrating the program's impact on developing government competencies and enhancing career paths.