An open competition for A category of civil service posts is underway - there are currently 5 vacancies available. Among the general requirements for candidates are higher education with a master's degree or above, knowledge of Ukrainian and foreign languages, experience in management positions.

The candidates take a series of tests in the following areas: foreign language, analytical skills, verbal and numerical thinking, knowledge of the law. The next stage is the interview.

The winner of the competition is determined by the recommendations of the Commission on Senior Civil Service.

By the way, each stage of the selection process will be videotaped to ensure maximum transparency of the competition.

Applications are welcomed to the following posts: head of the Ukrainian National Remembrance Institute, head of the State Service on Ethnic Policy and Freedom of Conscience, Secretary of State to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, head of the State Audit Service, head of the State Film Agency. Deadline for submission applications is November 1, 2019.

It should be noted that in total the Government has announced 20 vacancies for senior positions. Currently, over 200 applicants have submitted their application.

The application submission deadline has been exhausted for 15 vacancies: heads to the National Agency for Civil Service, State Agency of Motor Roads, State Archival Service, State Service for Transport Safety, State Reserve Agency, State Architectural and Construction Inspection, State Service of Geology and Mineral Resources, State Service for Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre, State Service of Export Control, State Forest Resources Agency, State Agency for Infrastructure Projects; deputy chairman – to the State Forest Resources Agency, State Reserve Agency; the first deputy chairman of the State Architectural and Construction Inspection; Secretary of State to the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture.

Detailed information on the positions and conditions of participation is available on the state vacancy portal https://career.gov.ua/ (in Ukrainian).