Civil Service Minister issue decree to create new department

Muscat: Sheikh Khalid bin Omar bin Said Al Marhoon, Minister of Civil Service has issued a ministerial decision initiating a department under the name “Innovation and Change Management Department” , affiliated to the Minister’s Office.
According to the decision, the department comprises three divisions -- the Innovation Division, the Talent Division and the Change Management Division.
The decision also specified the authorities and powers of the Department which would enable it to receive innovative proposals and solve the issues related to work policies, implementation of the innovative proposals and solutions, and evaluation of the impacts of such proposals and solutions on development of work among other matters.
The minister said that the decision aimed to cope with the international developments in the field of public administration and the continued changes in the work environment.
The establishment of this department would contribute to achievement of the ministry’s vision in being and expertise house and a referral for all civil
service units.
The establishment of this department would not add any financial burden on the Ministry of Civil Service as the Ministry would employ the ambitious cadre of the Ministry for working at the said department through job rotation.