ACC launches first-ever competency framework for anti-corruption work

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), on Tuesday, has launched its Competency Framework, which defines the ethical and professional standards required of the Commission’s staff.

The Competency Framework was launched by inaugurated by Maldives National University (MNU)’s Chancellor Dr. Mahamood Shaugee during special ceremony held at the Commission on Tuesday.

According to ACC, the framework plays a vital role in realizing the Commission’s vision, fulfilling its constitutional and legal mandates under the Constitution and the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, achieving its institutional goals, and reinforcing the core principles to which the Commission remains committed.

In this regard, the framework is designed to outline the key qualities and skills needed for different roles, define the competencies essential for recruitment, set clear performance evaluation standards, and offer a structured pathway for employee career development.

It serves as a core structure that outlines the qualities employees must possess to fulfill the Commission’s legal responsibilities and achieve its objectives

The framework is built upon three main components. They are;

• General Competency, which outlines the core qualities and skills expected of all employees, providing a solid foundation for professionalism and ethical behavior throughout the Commission.
• Technical Competency, which emphasizes the specialized knowledge and professional skills required for specific roles, equipping employees to carry out their responsibilities with efficiency and expertise.
• Managerial Competency, which includes the skills, knowledge, behaviors, and attributes essential for managers to effectively lead their teams and steer them toward achieving the organization’s objectives.

Each competency is categorized into three levels—Basic (Level 1), Intermediate (Level 2), and Advanced (Level 3)—with the required level determined based on the employee’s role and rank within the organization.

ACC states the introduction of this framework will provide employees with a clear understanding of the qualities and skills needed to effectively carry out their duties, helping to build a results-driven institution with competent and capable personnel.

Notably, the Commission has often been criticized for their failure to prevent huge corruption scandals which the Maldives has seen.