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The Director General for Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), Ansu Tucker, has announced that the revised civil service code and rules 2024, introduces new policies who aims to enhance protections for women and persons with disabilities in the public sector.
According to Ansu Tucker, the revised Civil Service code 2024 is to promote equality in government employment.
The announcement was made during the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s Weekly Press Briefing on March 11th, 2025, which was approved on December 18th, 2024.
According to a post made by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education on their official Facebook page, the new code gives a 30% minimum representation for women in the public sector on recruitment panels, and decision making bodies. It is stated that it provides 14 weeks of maternity leave, enforces strict policies against gender discrimination and introduces measures to prevent workplace harassment and ensure accountability.
The new regulations promote fair recruitment practices for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment, to support inclusivity.
According to Ansu Tucker, the previous version of the Civil Service Code had remained static since 2011, despite guidelines requiring updates every five years. The 2024 revision was driven by national development policies and recent legal reforms, including the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE)
Act, the Wages and Compensation Commission Act and the Employment and Finance Acts.
The Deputy Director of Recruitment and Selection at HRMO, Mrs. Deema Kalayieh, said, “An entire chapter (14) is dedicated on achieving a 30% or more quota for women in the civil service.”
She added, “women are essential partners in national development and no nation can truly thrive without their full participation in governance and public service.”
Additionally, the updated code introduces protections for whistle-blowers, allowing employees and citizens to report misconduct without fear of retaliation. Reports may be submitted confidentially or publicly, with investigations handled by senior officials. However, false accusations made in bad faith will result in disciplinary action.
