The government has determined which civil servants will need to learn English. There is still time for this
14 January 16:42
The government has approved a list of civil service positions of categories B and C, which require candidates to speak English. This is reported on the Government portal, "Komersant Ukrainian" informs.
The relevant requirement is contained in the Law of Ukraine “On the Use of English in Ukraine”, which was adopted in June last year.
The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized heads of civil service in government agencies to approve lists of civil service positions of categories B and C, candidates for which are required to speak English, in each specific government agency.
It is envisaged that this list will come into force four years after the date of termination or lifting of martial law in Ukraine.
How civil service positions are divided
Civil service positions are divided into the following categories:
“A” – the senior civil service, i.e. heads of state authorities.
“B – this category includes other senior civil service positions;
For example, this category includes the positions of heads and deputy heads of structural subdivisions of state bodies; heads and deputy heads of state bodies whose jurisdiction extends over the territory of one or more regions, one or more districts, districts in cities, cities of regional significance.
Category “B” includes non-managerial positions, as well as other positions not included in categories “A” and “B”.
What else does the law “On the Use of English in Ukraine” provide for?
The law stipulates that the state ensures compulsory study of English and promotes the study of other languages of international communication in educational institutions regardless of ownership.
In addition, the document stipulates that pre-school education institutions provide compulsory learning of English by children of senior preschool age.
The Law gives higher education institutions the right to decide to teach one, several or most disciplines, perform individual tasks and conduct control measures in English, which is clearly stated in the description of the educational program when applying to a university.
The Law also establishes a requirement for English language proficiency for persons applying for positions in
– civil service category “A”;
– civil service of categories B and C, the list of which is established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine;
– heads of local state administrations, their first deputies and deputies;
– military officers, sergeants and non-commissioned officers performing military service under a contract, the list of which is established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine;
– mid-level and senior police officers of the National Police of Ukraine, positions of senior officers of other law enforcement agencies, positions of senior officers of the civil protection service, the list of which is established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine;
– prosecutors;
– in tax and customs authorities, the list of which is established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine;
– managers, members of the executive body, members of the supervisory board (board of directors and other officials of state-owned enterprises, business entities in the authorized capital of which more than 50 percent of shares (stakes) belong to the state
– heads of state research institutions;
– heads of higher education institutions;
– in the field of education and science, the list of which is established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
The procedure for conducting an exam to determine the level of English proficiency, as well as the list of documents certifying the level of English proficiency, including internationally recognized certificates, shall be established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
