The Guinean government has given the green light to the recruitment process for the first promotion of the National Administration School (ENA). The process began with a multiple-choice question (QCM) test, which was launched at the Gamal Abdel Nasser University in Conakry. The event was attended by Minister of Modernization of Administration, Faya François Bourouno, and his counterpart, Minister of Transport, Ousmane Gaoual Diallo. This phase is a crucial milestone in the government's efforts to reform and modernize the state.
The ENA was established by presidential decree and is set to launch its initial diploma, a two-year intensive program. The recruitment process targets two categories of profiles: active civil servants seeking to upgrade their skills to access leadership positions and young non-civil servant graduates looking to join the high administration. According to the organizers, this initiative is a strategic move to ensure transparency and equal opportunities. The program aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to take on leadership roles in the country's administration.
Minister Bourouno emphasized the significance of this initiative, highlighting that it reflects the government's irreversible commitment to modernizing the Guinean public administration. He stressed that the selection process is rigorous, with all conditions in place to guarantee equal opportunities for all candidates. The minister also mentioned that the President of the Republic signed the decree creating the ENA in June, marking a major step towards administrative reform.
The selection process involves a series of evaluations, including a written test to assess the candidates' writing skills and a grand oral examination before an independent jury. The jury comprises high-ranking Guinean officials, aggregated professors, and international experts. Out of 1,625 candidates, only 240 will be selected to form the pioneer cohort of the ENA. The Director General of the ENA, Mamadou Barry, explained that the questions were developed in collaboration with national partners and top international public administration schools.
On the day of the QCM test, 51 rooms were set up to ensure transparency, with candidates distributed across the facilities. The Director General of the ENA expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the test, assuring that the process is fair and rigorous. He also outlined the next stages of the selection process, which will evaluate the candidates' competencies and skills.
Candidates who sat for the test expressed enthusiasm and optimism about the opportunity. Ousmane Salami Camara, a general mechanic and candidate, described the initiative as a promise kept, providing an unprecedented chance for young people to access the ENA. He expressed hope that such initiatives will continue, enabling the youth to upgrade their skills and realize their potential.
The ENA's first promotion is expected to conclude its selection process by the end of the year. Successful candidates will be awarded the status of trainee civil servants before being confirmed in their positions. Those already in the civil service will move to higher and intermediate leadership roles. The Guinean government aims to strengthen its administration through this initiative, which is a key aspect of its reform agenda.
Key points
- The Guinean government has launched the recruitment process for the first promotion of the National Administration School (ENA), marking a significant step in administrative reform.
- The ENA's two-year intensive program targets active civil servants and young graduates seeking to join the high administration.
- The selection process involves a series of evaluations, including a written test and a grand oral examination, to ensure transparency and equal opportunities.
