GES Directs Immediate Processing of Promotion Letters for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff

Ferdinand | EducationGhana |  January 06| GES Directs Immediate Processing of Promotion Letters for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff

 The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed regional and district directors to expedite the issuance of outstanding promotion letters for teaching and non-teaching staff. Read more on the new guidelines and effective dates.

GES Orders Speedy Processing of Promotion Letters for Lower Ranks

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive to Regional, Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Directors of Education to accelerate the processing of outstanding upgrading and promotion letters for teaching and non-teaching staff.

This directive was outlined in a letter dated January 2, 2025, signed by the Acting Director for Human Resource Management and Development (HRMD), Ms. Angela Frimpomaa Nkansah.

The communication emphasized the urgency of addressing all pending promotions, including those for staff in the lower ranks and those eligible for Principal Grade positions.

Key Guidelines for Processing Promotion Letters

Notional and Substantive Effective Dates

• The date of submission of an application for upgrading will serve as the notional effective date.
• The substantive effective date for all outstanding promotions is set as September 1, 2024.
• Eligible staff will have their promotion letters backdated, ensuring they receive the corresponding back pay.

Documentation Requirements

• Copies of all issued letters must be compiled and submitted to the HRMD Division at Headquarters via the Regional Office.
• A signed copy of each letter must be retained in the employee’s file for official record-keeping.

Additionally, the directive clarifies that:

• Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Education Offices (MMDEs) are responsible for issuing promotion and upgrading letters for staff in lower ranks.
• Regional Directors will exclusively handle the issuance of upgrading letters for the Principal Grade.

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GES’s Commitment to Staff Welfare

This initiative underscores GES’s commitment to timely recognizing the efforts of its personnel and eliminating delays in career progression. Management has expressed confidence in the cooperation of all directors to facilitate the smooth execution of this exercise.

The issuance of delayed promotion letters and the accompanying benefits is expected to boost staff morale, particularly among those who have been awaiting career advancements. It also reinforces GES’s dedication to streamlining administrative processes and ensuring fair career progression for all employees.

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