Ministry advertises for Regional Executive Officers

The Ministry of Communi-ties yesterday advertised for Regional Executive Officers (REO) in what could be in keeping with Minister Ronald Bulkan’s public position that the operations and management of the regions should not be politicized.

In yesterday’s edition of this newspaper there was an advertisement for REOs for regional administrations. Applicants must have a master’s degree in administration with five years managerial experience or a first degree in management or public management or any other related field with 10 years’ managerial experience in the public sector. The applicant must also have a knowledge of the Local Democratic Organs Act 1980 among other related Acts. Experience in auditing/knowledge of regional administrative systems would also be an asset.

The advertisement said that the duties of the REO include implementing and executing the