Canary Islands Government Announces Vacancy for Head of Service for Organization and Modernization

Overview

The Canary Islands government has opened a public call to fill a key position titled 'Head of Service for Organization and Modernization' within the Justice Administration Directorate. This role, vacant and funded for the 2026 budget year, involves:

• coordinating modernization efforts across administrative units
• including the new Judicial Office system.

Appointment Process

• The government emphasizes that the appointment will be through a public, transparent process using free appointment procedures.
• Eligible candidates:
  • career civil servants from the Canary Islands public administration
  • who meet specific qualifications
  • and belong to the appropriate personnel category.
• The process aims to:
  • promote efficiency
  • reduce temporary staffing
  • potentially source candidates from other public administrations when needed.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit:
  • detailed curricula vitae
  • declarations confirming their eligibility
• All submissions must adhere to deadlines set on the government’s electronic portal.

Selection and Appointment

"The winning candidate will be appointed directly by the Minister of Presidency, Public Administrations, Justice, and Security, potentially after an interview."

Broader Context

This initiative aligns with broader efforts to:

• streamline public services
• modernize judicial and administrative functions
• ensure qualified internal candidates take on leadership roles to improve public sector efficiency.