About Job Trainings

All those working in the public sector are Public Servants.
The public sector is divided into Civil Service, the Judiciary and the Armed Forces.

• Civil Service is a branch of the government composed of Civil Servants who work in governmental ministries and institutions. Employment in the Civil Service is through the Civil Service Board (مجلس الخدمة المدنية) and is based on educational and professional merit.
• The Judiciary is the combined system of courts which interpret and apply laws. It is made up of Judges, lawyers and the court staffs all part of the Ministry of Justice. Employment in this sector is through special exams carried out by the Ministry of Justice.
• All those working for the army, internal security and local police are considered members of the Armed Forces.

The Public Sector has the responsibility to provide Public Services that are needed by all citizens but no private company will offer for free. These public services are either offered:

Through the Civil Service and Civil Servants such as:

1. Building roads and bridges ( Ministry of Public works, The Council for Development and  Reconstruction),
2.  Provision of street lighting and sidewalks ( Municipalities)
3.  Protection of the environment ( Ministry of the Environment)
4. Provision of free public education ( Ministry of Education)
5. Provision of free health care (Ministry of Public Health)
6. Facilitating the life of the disabled through care and provision of laws such as ramp access for wheelchairs, printing of books in Braille for the blind, etc. ( Ministry of Social Affairs)
7. Provision of Pension and Social Security ( Social Security Administration),
8. Provision of drinking water, electricity and sewer system ( Ministry of water and Energy),
9. Establishment of diplomatic relation and trade and commerce with other countries (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Through the Judiciary:

1. Interpretation of the laws present
2. Application of laws in the name of the state through the court system
3. Settlement of disputes between citizens, between citizens and businesses and between the state and citizens.

Through the Armed Forces:

1. Defense of the country from outside enemies and maintenance of peace within the country (Ministry of defense)
2. Provision of security and order within the country as well as control of sea and air ports. (Ministry of Interior)

Through its policies, the Public sector directly affects the Economy of the country through two main policies:

1. Fiscal Policy: The amount of government spending, borrowing and taxation which all together determine the amount of services the public sector can provide and the number of people it can employ.
2. Monetary Policies: Which determine the amount of money the Central Bank prints and the Interest Rate it charges other banks. Both of these actions have a direct effect on the rate of inflation in the country.

A quick review of the above roles and responsibilities of the public sector reveals the importance of this sector and the need for citizen participation to help with the provision of goods and services and assure the adequate distribution of it to all communities.

Article 12 of the Constitution states that every Lebanese has the right to hold public office, and that access to such positions is always made on the basis of merit and competence. The Legislative Decree No. 112/59 (Public Sector Staff Regulations) regulates conditions of employment of persons in the public sector.

Public Sector in Lebanon includes:

• 23 Ministries
• 6 Governorates (Muhafezat)
• 33 Institutions

Source: www.informs.gov.lb

The Civil Service Board (CSB) was established by Legislative Decree 114/59. Its organization and functions are stated in Decree 8337/61. The CSB handles issues related to civil servants, part-timers (on contract) and full-timers in the majority of administrations and departments of the public sector, and major municipalities. Namely, it sets conditions for hiring and appointment, promotion, remuneration, transfer, dismissal, as well as other employees’ issues. It also provides essential training to maintain and improve the performance of employees. At the same time, the CSB is in charge of continuous maintenance of the organizational structure of the public sector and major municipalities under its jurisdiction.

The Lebanese Civil Service is made up of five grades; Grade One is the highest. Grades are divided into steps, and each employee receives an automatic step every two years, which serves as a salary increment and an advancement step within his grade.

The average salary and benefits of an employee of Grade Three in the Public Sector is as follow:

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Entry Level Salary	2,200,000 LBP to 2,520,000 LBP
Medical Insurance	1st Class Hospitalization 75% Lab and Medication 90% Surgery for Spouse children 75% Surgery for Dependents (Parents, Disabled Family Members)
Tuition Support	School up to the university level
Overtime	Around 50 % of Salary (up to 100 hours per month)
End of year Bonus	Up to 2 Months’ Salary
Teaching hours allowed	160 hours/ year