Deputy Minister (Social Affairs): Interviews Begin to Select 90 Financial and Administrative Inspectors in the Cooperative Sector

Kuwait City, September 23 (KUNA) – Assistant Undersecretary for Social Affairs, Dr. Khaled Al-Ajmi, confirmed today that the Ministry has begun personal interviews for candidates applying for supervisory positions in the cooperative sector, with the aim of selecting 90 financial and administrative supervisors from among national talents.

In a press statement, Al-Ajmi said the interviews commenced today with the participation of 100 candidates out of a total of 250, whose interviews will be conducted over three days to select the most qualified individuals based on the combined results of the written exam and the personal interview.

He clarified that the first day’s candidates include 55 applicants for the position of financial supervisor and 45 for the position of administrative supervisor. He noted that the selection process follows specific controls and criteria that ensure equal opportunity and differentiate among candidates based on evaluation results.

Al-Ajmi added that the Ministry of Social Affairs is implementing a clear and well-considered strategy to replace national talents in supervisory roles within the cooperative sector, in line with directives from the political leadership, Cabinet decisions, and instructions from the Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaili.

He emphasized that the objective extends beyond merely filling positions, aiming instead to select qualified national talents capable of efficiently and effectively assuming the responsibilities of financial and administrative supervision in the cooperative sector.

Al-Ajmi affirmed that empowering national cadres in supervisory roles represents a continuous path in the Ministry’s work to enhance citizen presence in positions related to oversight and follow-up, protect public funds, and raise the level of discipline and efficiency in cooperative work. He pointed out that the Ministry views national talents as a fundamental pillar in developing the work system and improving performance levels in the cooperative sector.

He explained that the selection procedures are based on transparency, neutrality, and equal opportunity, as all candidates are subject to uniform standards to reach the selection of those entitled to the positions based on final results. He noted that a public lottery will be resorted to in case of ties in candidates’ scores.

Al-Ajmi stressed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that every stage of the selection process is clear, organized, and grounded in transparency and neutrality. He affirmed that the Ministry is continuing to provide more opportunities for qualified national talents and completing the steps to place them in targeted positions in the cooperative sector, thereby contributing to building specialized national cadres capable of shouldering their responsibilities and enhancing the efficiency of supervisory and administrative work in cooperative societies. (End) A.Y.S.