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Canary Islands Government Announces Public Call to Appoint High-Level Secretary Position

Published: May 8, 2026|local-government-and-community|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Government Announces Public Call for 'Secretary/a Alto Cargo'

The Canary Islands government is launching a public call to fill the position of 'Secretary/a Alto Cargo' within the Directorate General of Transparency and Citizen Participation.

Role Details

  • High-level role, classified as a career civil service post
  • Supports the General Director with administrative and operational duties

Appointment Process

  • Based on 'free designation' (merit-based) criteria
  • Open competition among qualified civil servants from the Canary Islands or other administrations
  • Applicants have fifteen working days from the bulletin's publication to submit their applications via the regional electronic registry
  • Applications should include details about their professional background

Selection Procedure

  • Evaluation of qualifications
  • Possible interview
  • Final appointment made by the Minister of Presidency, Public Administration, Justice, and Security

Significance

This move signifies a strategic effort to strengthen transparency and citizen engagement in the region's public administration, offering career civil servants a notable leadership role in a key department.