Department Of Human Resource

Jun 01, 2025

Vision

"To build a professional, accountable, and motivated workforce that upholds the values of public service and drives effective internal governance across Somaliland."

Mission

"To lead human capital development within the Ministry of Interior by implementing fair, transparent, and efficient HR policies that promote performance, capacity building, and institutional integrity at all levels of internal administration."

Core Values

  • Professionalism

  • Accountability

  • Meritocracy

  • Inclusiveness

  • Continuous Learning

  • Transparency

Departmental Strategies

1. Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition

  • Develop and implement HR plans aligned with ministry priorities.

  • Conduct skills audits to identify staffing gaps across departments and regions.

  • Implement merit-based, inclusive, and transparent recruitment processes.

  • Promote regional balance and gender equity in recruitment.

2. Capacity Building and Training

  • Design annual training programs to build skills in security, governance, ICT, civil registration, and administration.

  • Partner with training institutions to deliver short- and long-term capacity development.

  • Establish an internal training unit or academy for continuous learning.

  • Provide leadership development programs for senior and mid-level managers.

3. Performance Management and Appraisal

  • Implement a standardized performance appraisal system across all departments.

  • Link staff evaluations to promotions, rewards, and professional development.

  • Promote a results-oriented culture within the ministry.

  • Identify underperformance and support improvement plans.

4. Employee Welfare and Engagement

  • Strengthen HR policies to support staff well-being, motivation, and retention.

  • Establish mechanisms for addressing grievances, safety, and work-life balance.

  • Conduct regular staff satisfaction surveys and act on findings.

5. HR Policy Development and Compliance

  • Develop and regularly update HR manuals, codes of conduct, and job descriptions.

  • Ensure alignment with civil service laws and government-wide HR regulations.

  • Enforce disciplinary and ethical standards through fair processes.

6. HR Digitization and Records Management

  • Digitize personnel records to improve accuracy, accessibility, and security.

  • Develop an integrated Human Resource Information System (HRIS).

  • Ensure data privacy and confidentiality in HR data systems.

7. Support to Regional and District Administrations

  • Deploy qualified HR officers to support decentralized units.

  • Standardize HR procedures across local governments.

  • Monitor and report on local-level HR compliance and staff developmen