Objectives
- Ensure the nomination and appointment of both women and men to third level government positions.
- Maintain a qualified pool of women and men nominees for every vacancy.
- Encourage agencies to strive for a 50-50 gender representation in third level posts, where practicable.
Publication of Vacancies
- Agencies are encouraged to regularly publicize third level vacancies.
- Suggested dissemination methods: agency newsletters, bulletin boards, and broadcast media.
Search Committee Composition and Responsibilities
- Chairperson: Head of Agency or designated representative.
- Deputy Head or their representative if the President appoints.
- Members include third level HR officials, employee representatives, private sector representatives, and GAD focal points.
- Responsible for preparing shortlists including qualified women and men.
- Maintains a database of qualified nominees within the agency.
Sources for Nominees
- Directory of Women on the Move maintained by NCRFW.
- Internal agency pools, Career Executive Service Officers and Eligibles listing from CESB.
- CSC's Career Service Eligibles database.
- Agencies to assist NCRFW, CESB, and CSC by submitting qualified candidates annually and supporting capacity-building.
Selection Criteria
- Nominees must meet minimum government qualification standards.
- Search Committee may add relevant qualifying factors.
- Both women and men nominees must be presented for each vacancy.
Notice of Appointments
- Appointee names to be published in agency bulletins/newsletters.
- If funding allows, to be published in major newspapers or broadcasted.
- CESB encouraged to publish appointment statistics regularly.
Career Development Programs
- Agencies should establish programs that enhance capabilities of employees regardless of gender.
- Gender awareness training is required.
- Programs to be integrated into existing career development and personnel management systems.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Agencies must report total nominees and appointees categorized by gender to CSC.
- Data are incorporated into CSC inspection and audit reports.
- Gender and Development efforts of agencies should be reported in compliance with RA 7192 (Women in Nation-building Act).