The Tunisian government has announced the reopening of public sector recruitment, offering new opportunities for job seekers, particularly graduates. This move comes after years of freeze on public sector hiring. President Kaïs Saïed had called for the reopening of public sector recruitment in May 2025, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in the hiring process. The government's decision aims to address the high unemployment rate, especially among graduates.
The government has taken steps to implement the new recruitment plan, with various ministries and institutions announcing job openings. The Ministry of Health, for example, has announced a competition for 434 specialist doctor positions in public health. Additionally, 55 resident positions in dental medicine have been opened. These new job openings bring hope to young graduates and job seekers who have been struggling to find employment.
The recruitment process will be conducted through a national platform, with some conditions varying depending on the job opening. Certain positions have an age limit of 40 years, while others have an upper limit of 45 years for candidates registered with employment offices or with public sector seniority. The government has emphasized that these new recruitments will be carried out in a transparent and fair manner.
Despite the positive development, experts warn that the new recruitments may not be enough to solve the unemployment problem. According to the National Institute of Statistics (INS), the unemployment rate in Tunisia stands at 14.9%, particularly high among graduates. The issue of unemployment has been a persistent challenge in Tunisia, especially since the revolution.
President Kaïs Saïed has acknowledged the complexity of the issue and emphasized that there is no miracle solution. He has expressed his confidence in the abilities of graduates to build the country's future and announced that they will replace underperforming or corrupt officials. The President has also stressed the importance of public-private partnerships to create new job opportunities.
The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) has also taken steps to address the issue of unemployment among graduates. The President of the ARP, Brahim Bouderbala, has promised to transmit the file on unemployed graduates to the competent parliamentary committee to examine possible solutions. This move aims to find a durable solution to the problem.
The reopening of public sector recruitment is seen as a positive step towards addressing unemployment in Tunisia. However, experts emphasize that the private sector, investment, and entrepreneurship are crucial to creating sustainable job opportunities. The government will need to implement further measures to stimulate economic growth and create new jobs.
Key points
- The Tunisian government has reopened public sector recruitment, offering new opportunities for job seekers, particularly graduates.
- The unemployment rate in Tunisia stands at 14.9%, particularly high among graduates.
- The government aims to address unemployment through public-private partnerships and economic growth.
