Ethiopian Civil Service Commission Introduces New Competency Assessment Framework

The Ethiopian Civil Service Commission has introduced 18 new directives to evaluate public servants based on behavior, skill, and service delivery. Under the new policy, employees must achieve at least 70% in assessments to remain in their positions or secure promotions. The policy links salary increases to performance: those scoring above 90% receive a two-step promotion, while those scoring between 75-90% receive a one-step increase. Commissioner Dr. Mekuria Haile emphasized that the goal is enhancing workforce capacity rather than downsizing. Employees who fail the initial assessment will be given training and a chance to retake the exam within six months.