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.