The Guinean government has announced plans to increase female representation in public administration through a new recruitment process for the 2026-2027 period. The initiative aims to accelerate the feminization of the administration, with a focus on providing more opportunities for young women to join the public sector. According to Minister of Modernization of Administration and Public Service, Faya François Bourouno, the government is committed to promoting equality and fairness in the recruitment process.
The current proportion of female civil servants in Guinea stands at 31%, up from 27% before September 5, 2021. The government attributes this increase to previous recruitment operations, which have helped to improve female representation in the administration. Minister Bourouno expressed hope that the new recruitment process will further boost female participation, enabling women to occupy more positions in the public sector.
The new recruitment process is designed to promote youth participation and feminization of the administration. The government aims to rejuvenate the public sector by attracting young and dynamic candidates, with a focus on women. According to Minister Bourouno, the recruitment process will be open to all eligible candidates, with equal opportunities for men and women.
The age limit for candidates is fixed by law, and the government will ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally. Minister Bourouno emphasized that the recruitment process will be transparent and merit-based, with candidates selected based on their qualifications and skills.
Previous recruitment processes have shown a strong participation of women, with some cases recording more female candidates than male. Minister Bourouno expressed confidence that the new recruitment process will attract even more female candidates, enabling them to occupy key positions in the public sector.
The government is committed to meeting the constitutional requirements for female representation in the administration. Minister Bourouno emphasized that the new recruitment process is a step towards achieving this goal, and that the government will continue to work towards promoting equality and fairness in the public sector.
The recruitment process is expected to conclude soon, with the government announcing the results in due course. Minister Bourouno expressed hope that the new recruits will bring fresh ideas and energy to the public sector, enabling the government to deliver better services to the Guinean people.
Key points
- The Guinean government aims to increase female representation in public administration to more than 31%.
- The new recruitment process will prioritize youth participation and feminization of the administration.
- The government is committed to promoting equality and fairness in the recruitment process.
