Transparency of Recruitment for High State Positions (XK0012)

What is the problem addressed by this commitment? Lack of transparency during the evaluation of candidates for high state positions

What is the commitment? Increasing the transparency of recruitment institutions

How does the commitment contribute to solving the identified problem? The development of transparent and responsible recruitment processes, based on the principle of publicity, as well as including the broad participation of civil society

Why is it important to commit to the values of OGP? The selection of meritorious and competent persons in public institutions, based on the principles of transparency, accountability and equality of candidates, will undoubtedly affect the performance and credibility of the respective public institutions.

Description of expected results: Sensitivity and awareness of the importance of recruitment processes for high state positions has increased.

Achievements | Indicators | Activity bearer | Starting date | End date

1. The procedures for the recruitment of high state positions are standardized and unified | Guidelines that define recruitment procedures in a standardized and unified manner | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration | 01/01/2024 | 30/06/2024

2. Design and operation of the online platform for the recruitment of officials for high state positions | The ERecruitment platform is operational | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration | 01/01/2024 | 01/06/2024

1. The process of selecting candidates for high public positions is transparent and the voting by members of the interviewing panel is public | The number of minutes published during the candidate interview process | The Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo/parlia mentary committees, as well as other institutions responsible for the election of senior state positions; AntiCorruption Agency | 01/01/2024 | 31/12/2025

2. The members of the interview panel provide the justifications and rationale for the respective points for each candidate | Access to reports of the interview panel members | The Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo/parlia mentary committees, as well as other institutions responsible for the election of senior state positions; AntiCorruption Agency | 01/01/2025 | 31/12/2025

3. Lists of candidates who meet the formal criteria for high state positions are submitted to the Anti-Corruption Agency for a legal opinion on a possible conflict of interest | The number of lists of candidates submitted to ACA | The Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo/parliamentary committees, as well as other institutions responsible for the election of senior state positions; AntiCorruption Agency | 01/01/2025 | 31/12/2025