Mauritanian citizen Mohamed Salem Mohamed Vall Ould Bilah has publicly expressed concerns over the selection process for the National Anti-Corruption Authority's (NACA) executive body. Ould Bilah, who applied for the position through the legal affairs and studies department, alleged that the evaluation of his application was flawed. He claimed that despite having the required qualifications and experience, he was unfairly denied points in the evaluation process.
According to Ould Bilah, the selection process was announced on August 11, 2023, with a clear set of criteria. However, he claimed that the evaluation committee deviated from these criteria, resulting in an unfair assessment of his application. Ould Bilah stated that he had submitted a comprehensive file, including a master's degree in law and finance, as well as three additional experiences in public finance management, public procurement, and legal text analysis.
Ould Bilah alleged that the evaluation committee allocated points differently than what was announced. Instead of awarding 10 points for each of the three additional experiences, the committee distributed 30 points across seven criteria. As a result, Ould Bilah claimed he lost 16 points without justification. He also stated that his experiences were not recognized, and he was awarded zero points in certain areas, despite providing evidence and documentation.
The candidate submitted a complaint after the results were announced, providing detailed explanations and evidence to support his claims. However, he stated that the response to his complaint was inadequate, with the committee simply stating that they had reviewed his application and found no changes to be made. Ould Bilah expressed disappointment and frustration with the process, emphasizing his commitment to transparency and accountability.
Ould Bilah also reported difficulties in obtaining necessary documents to challenge the selection process in court. He claimed that the NACA website was inaccessible, and attempts to contact the administration via email and phone were unsuccessful. The candidate stated that he eventually received a message from the Secretary-General on October 1, 2023, informing him that the website had been repaired.
Despite being able to access the website, Ould Bilah claimed that the necessary documents were still not available. He expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the selection process, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the integrity of the anti-corruption body. The candidate stated that he had not given up on pursuing his rights and would continue to seek redress.
Ould Bilah's case highlights concerns about the transparency and fairness of the selection process for NACA's executive body. The allegations of irregularities and unfair treatment have raised questions about the credibility of the process. KEY_POINT: The candidate alleged that the evaluation committee deviated from the announced criteria, resulting in an unfair assessment of his application. KEY_POINT: Ould Bilah claimed that he was denied access to necessary documents to challenge the selection process in court. KEY_POINT: The candidate expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the selection process.
