Director, Grade 11 (Ministry of Lands) 2026

The Public Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified Gambians for a Director, Grade 11 position at the Directorate of Local Governance and Decentralization, Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs. The Director advises the Permanent Secretary on local governance, formulates and coordinates decentralisation policies and reforms, supervises professional conduct and staff development, coordinates stakeholders, regulates local-government standards, ensures proper use of resources, prepares budgets, and develops the Directorate's annual work plan. Number of vacancies: One (1) position Application deadline: 30 September 2026 before 11:59 GMT

Master's degree in Governance and Decentralization, Public Administration or Development Studies, with at least five years of practical experience in Local Governance or a related field. Skills include communication, report writing, analysis, budgeting, technical skills and policy process knowledge.

Government Grade 11 salary: D155,580 dalasis per annum. Applications must be submitted online through the PSC E-Recruitment Portal: https://portal.pscgov.gm/.