Canary Islands Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Sovereignty: Secretary of Modernization and General Affairs Selection

Overview

The Canary Islands' Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Sovereignty has officially opened a selection process for a high-level administrative position: the Secretary of Modernization and General Affairs. This role, essential for overseeing initiatives related to departmental management, public records, citizen services, modernization efforts, and transparency, is vacant and will be filled through a public contest based on merit.

Significance

This move underscores the government’s focus on administrative efficiency and transparency, especially in a region increasingly prioritizing open government and innovation. The selected candidate will be a career civil servant from the Canary Islands' public administration, meeting specific qualification requirements.

Application Process

• Applicants have 15 working days from the announcement's publication to submit their applications electronically.
• Applications must include detailed CVs and supporting documents demonstrating their experience and credentials relevant to the role’s demanding functions.

Selection Procedure

• The process involves a compliance check of candidates’ professional backgrounds.
• An interview may be included.
• If no qualified candidates apply, the position will remain vacant.

Broader Context

This initiative aligns with the government’s broader efforts to modernize administrative practices and improve public services for residents and stakeholders in the Canary Islands.