Hon. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., Director-General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA) of Liberia, recently praised his staff for their collective support in realizing his reform agenda. His acknowledgment highlights the vital contributions of each team member in driving significant progress and achieving remarkable milestones at the CSA. Through their united efforts, the agency continues to set new standards for excellence and efficiency in Liberia’s public service.
During a core leadership meeting, Hon. Joekai openly acknowledged the unwavering support and dedication of each team member and division. He emphasized that these collective efforts were instrumental in realizing the agency’s goals and driving significant progress. According to Hon. Joekai, “There are a lot of good wills out here, but what we have to do is consolidate more in achieving them.”
This gesture of acknowledgment was spurred by the untiring effort of each staff member, which led to the successful unveiling of Liberia’s first-ever state-of-the-art automated National Civil Service Testing Center. This initiative aims to promote merit-based recruitment in Liberia’s civil service, ushering in a new era of transparent and efficient recruitment practices. The center is equipped with advanced computers and tools, allowing for faster, more accurate assessments and a quicker recruitment timeline.
It is noteworthy that the CSA Boss, at every given opportunity or event, never falls short of referencing the supportive, cooperative, and highly professional team of staff and co-workers he is privileged to work with.
Hon. Joekai’s commitment to acknowledging the hard work of his staff highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving institutional success. By valuing and appreciating the efforts of his team, he has fostered a positive and productive work environment, paving the way for continued excellence at the Civil Service Agency.
Since his ascension as Director-General of the nation’s Civil Service Agency, which is the central government Human Resource Management and Policy agency responsible for the management and supervision of merit-based recruitment and employment within the civil service, Hon. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., along with his Deputies Director-General, Hon. Darlington A. P. Smith and Hon. Dahnu Mianyen, have been diligently implementing nation-building reforms aimed at professionalizing the civil service sector. Their collective efforts focus on enhancing transparency, efficiency, and competency within the sector, driving significant progress and development.
With a very professional and supportive team of Directors and the entirety of staff at the Agency, it is clear that the leadership’s reform agenda continues to set new standards for excellence and efficiency in Liberia’s public service.