Monrovia, Liberia – The Civil Service Agency (CSA) convened a one-day engagement with Government of Liberia (GOL) consultants serving across various Government Spending Entities on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen understanding of the Government’s centralized consultancy system.
The session introduced participants to the Government’s Centralized Consultancy Program, an initiative jointly administered by the Civil Service Agency and the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), with a focus on improving coordination and accountability in consultancy services.
Addressing attendees, the Chairman of the Consultancy Program Steering Committee and Director-General of the Civil Service Agency, Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., applauded the consultants for the professionalism and expertise they continue to demonstrate in advancing public sector service delivery.
He observed that consultants recruited under the Government’s reformed consultancy framework have played a critical role in enhancing efficiency, strengthening institutional performance, and promoting integrity across the country’s 109 Government Spending Entities.
”The Civil Service Agency recognizes the dedication and high standard of work you continue to exhibit. Your qualifications and commitment to professionalism are contributing meaningfully to national development,” Dr. Joekai told the participants.
The CSA Director-General encouraged consultants to remain committed to excellence by consistently meeting performance targets, investing in continuous professional development, and embracing opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills.
He emphasized that contract renewals will be determined by measurable performance outcomes, warning that consultants who fail to satisfy the standards outlined in their agreements should not expect their contracts to be extended.
Dr. Joekai also highlighted the financial gains achieved through the Government’s consultancy reforms. He explained that an assessment of the previous consultancy arrangement showed that approximately US$6.1 million was spent in 2023 to maintain nearly 1,000 consultants. Under the current centralized model, however, the Government has reduced that number to fewer than 100 highly qualified experts and specialists, generating estimated savings of about US$4.7 million while improving public sector productivity.
”With the support of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., we have transformed the Government’s consultancy system by reducing the consultant workforce and lowering personnel costs, while simultaneously improving efficiency and results across the public service,” Dr. Joekai stated.
During the engagement, consultants received comprehensive briefings on the operational framework of the centralized consultancy program. Presentations covered the program’s governance structure, recruitment procedures, contract development and execution, consultant categories and remuneration, reporting obligations, compliance requirements, and other operational policies.
The orientation also enabled participants to better understand their responsibilities within the new consultancy framework and reinforced the Government’s expectations regarding accountability, professionalism, and performance.
The Civil Service Agency reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the Centralized Consultancy Program as a key reform initiative aimed at eliminating wasteful spending, preventing duplication of responsibilities, strengthening oversight, improving coordination, and ensuring more effective management across Government Spending Entities.
CSA Conducts Orientation Session for Government of Liberia Consultants
