The Division of General Services is a blend of three (3) core sub-units (Security Unit, Storeroom, & Transport Unit), with the collective responsibility to ensure the security and safety of persons and assets of the MOGCSP; preserve and manage all MGCSP properties within the 15 political sub-divisions of Liberia, ensure the provision of basic environmental management by promoting optimal safety and hygiene control in and around the compound, to facilitate a healthy and conducive working environment; to provide clerical and technical logistical services; and to convey critical personnel and logistics. Ensure that all national decoration activities in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Protocol Section and the General Services Agency (GSA) are perform. The Division is headed by a Director and supported by an assistant Director along with a Manager and technicians to augment the functions of the Division.
Below are some key reports produced by the Unit:
a. Inventories report
b. Asset management report

The Division of Procurement endeavors to support the operations of the MOGCSP through the provision of goods works and services as required by various user departments. The Division strives to maximize on the benefits derived, value and the efficiency of public spending, and helps the Ministry designs and executes spending plans. Also, the Division is responsible for the overall management of all procurement related activities as approved by the Public Procurement & Concession Commission Act of 2010, as well as the preparation of MOFCSP’s Procurement Plan, procurement reports and procurement execution. The Division is headed by a Director and assistant Director along with host of technicians who help to drive the activities of the Division. Below are some key reports produced by the Procurement Division:
a. Annual Procurement Plan
b. Annual Procurement Execution Report
c. Annual Procurement Report

The Division of Information Communication Technology manages and oversees the operation of the MOFCSP’s ICT infrastructure and services, consistent with the strategic and operational objectives of the Ministry. It ensures the implementation of the MOGCSP’s IT Policy and manages the activities of the Information Technology Division, including specialized information technology development and maintenance of the Ministry’s technology-based information systems. The Division is headed by a Director and supported by an assistant Director with cohort of technicians in running its day-to-day activities. Some of the key report produced by the unit include the followings:
a. IT Policy
b. Status of IT Security Infrastructure
c. ICT security & Network Policy

The Division of Human Resource is responsible for human resource management, organization development, strategic and operation planning, as well as maintaining and sustaining positive work culture in the Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection. Other functions of the Human Resource Division include but not limited to performing recruitment and selection, jobs and positions classification, equal employment opportunity, performance management, as well as staff development, employee welfare, payroll compensation and benefits amongst others. The Division is headed by a Director and assisted by an Assistant Director with cohort of staff. Some of the keys report produced by the unit include the followings:
a. Employees Attendance Report
b. Annual Leave Schedule
c. Performance Management Review
d. Employees Benefit Report

The Division of Budget & Finance is responsible to facilitate the effective and efficient allocation and utilization of financial resources in accordance with fiscally sound principles that supports the MOGCSP Strategic Planning and decision making processes. Additionally, the Division prepare the MOGCSP’s budget and report on the Ministry financial operations. The Division is headed by a Director and aided by an Assistant Director with cohort of technicians in running its day-to-day affairs. Below are key reports prepared and produced by the Division of Budget & Finance:
a. MOGCSP Budget
b. MOGCSP Budget Execution
c. MOGCSP Financial Operations
d. Financial Statements
e. Budget Performance Reports (BPR)
f. Financial Management Report (FMR)
g. Account Execution Report
h. Budgetary Transactions Status Report
i. Spending Plans
j. Bank Reconciliation Statements
l. Special Projects Financial Reports

The Office of the Assistant Minister provides outstanding operational, technical and administrative support to the DMA. The AMA also supervises and manages the workforce, as well as puts in place a work culture and ethics that promote cordiality, harmony, mutual respect, and institutional cohesion that boost employees’ morale. Currently, Hon. Mamensie Fomba Kabba serves as Assistant Minister for Administration

Madam Mamensie Fomba Kabba is the Assistant Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. She comes with a strong political and social justice advocacy background. She has provided extraordinary leadership as a political and social justice advocate; excellently articulating the fundamentals of human rights and equal justice, women empowerment & political leadership and communicating her party’s manifesto and vision of peace & prosperity to both national and international audiences.

She is an enterprising and reputable young Liberian politician with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and minor in Political Science, (Magna Cum Laude) from the African Methodist Episcopal University in Liberia, with Certificates in other areas of disciplines. Hon. Kabba has given public lectures and held debates at many public forums and served as keynote - speaker and guest presenter at many auspicious occasions inspiring the young generation of her country. She offers hope, peace, and prosperity for the country through her public lectures and dialogues. She strongly believes the future of her country rests with a prepared young generation. Her interest is in International Relations and community development.

Madam Kabba is keen on growing in her role as Assistant Minister for Administration; eager to help the Ministry accomplishes its goals and Strategic Plans aimed at ultimately helping President Weah deliver on his “Pro-poor” Agenda for prosperity and development. Inspired by her calling to advocacy for gender equality and social justice for all, Madam Kabba embarked on the struggle during the regime of Former President Sirleaf holding government and other state actors to respect and protect women’s and children’s rights. The famous ‘Bring Back our Girls Campaign’ was launched with her fullest participation as head of a group under the banner “Concerned Liberians” for the government to act fast in rescuing the girls who were trafficked to Lebanon for economic motive (prostitution, sex-workers) by some foreign businessmen. This campaign pushed and compelled the government’s quick action by ensuring that the girls were brought back. Fair treatment, rehabilitation, and family re-integration were Madam Kabba’s sustained debate.

On account of her party’s ideology and vision for the country, she championed the call for her political leader, Excellency George Manneh Weah, to contest the 2014 Midterm elections. She upheld the debate and struggle throughout the tranches of Montserrad o County thus marketing the vision for the County. The platform included; Education, Women Empowerment, and Skill Training for vulnerable people and the passage of laws in the interest of the people mainly for community development. Her debate made sense and her leader was elected Senator of the County.

Madam Kabba delivered the Conventional Speech at the official collaboration of the Congress for Democratic Change, National Patriotic Party and the Liberia People Democratic Party which formed the RULING Coalition for Democratic Change. Her inspiring speech stimulated the spirit of partisans and energized them into campaign mood in readiness for the 2017 Presidential Election. Her courage and commitment to the struggle motivated the Governing Council and the Standard bearer of the Coalition selection of her to delivery said conventional address.

Honorable Parleh D. Harris, Deputy Minister for Administration was born on May 31, 1958.

She holds a Master of Arts degree in Conflict Transformation from the Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation, University of Liberia (2019). She has earned Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, Sociology, University of Liberia, 2000-2001 and an Associate of Arts (AA) Secretarial Science, College of West Africa Junior College Program of Business, (CWA)- 1985 as well as a Certificates in Microfinance Foundation Course, Cuttington Graduate School,-2009; ECOWAS Gender and Election Strategy Framework, Liberia, 2017; M&E Result Based Management Framework, Monrovia, Liberia, 2013; Mediator, WAPNET, Abuja, Nigeria, 2013; ILO Gender Facilitator, Turin Italy, 2007; African Female Capacity Building, Fuji, Peoples, Republic of China, 2006; Gender Training Manual, ECOWAS, Dakar Senegal, 2006; Training of Trainers, Foundation for African Future leaders, Mindolo, Ecumenical Foundation, Kitwe, Zimbabwe, 2005; United Nations Development Fund for Women Gender & Capacity Building-2005; General Management Course, Liberia Institute of Public Administration-2004 and Implementation and reporting under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1. Deputy Minister for Administration, Present
2. Director, Women’s Empowerment Division 2006-2018; Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
3. Planning Officer: 2003-2005; Ministry of Gender and Development, Republic Of Liberia
4. Office Manager, Finance Officer: 1997-2002; House of Representatives, Capitol Building;
5. House of Representatives, Capitol Building: Secretary, Sinoe County Office, Administrative Assistant, Nimba County Office and Special Assistant, Grand Bassa County Office respectively.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

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The Department for Administration is responsible for the provision of the required support services for the implementation of the Ministry’s programs and the achievement of results.
The Deputy Minister for Administration, under the direction of the Minister, shall have oversight of the Ministry’s support services to the Office of the Minister, the departments and program activities to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the mandate and functions of the Ministry. The duties of the Deputy Minister for Administration shall be as follows:

• Administer the Ministry’s financial management system, including budgeting, petty cash management, financial accounting and reporting, and internal and external audits, ensuring that they are consistent with the Public Financial Management law and regulations;
• Administer the Ministry’s human resource management system, including recruiting, selecting, training, and retention, ensuring that they are consistent with civil service law, policies and regulations;
• Administer the Ministry’s procurement of goods, supplies, works and consulting services, ensuring that they are consistent with the laws and regulations of the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission;
• Manage the Ministry’s general services, such as warehousing and accessing of goods and supplies; transportation and communication; power and water systems; and security and maintenance, ensuring that they are consistent with policies and regulations of the General Services Agency;
• Perform such other duties that are incidental to being the Deputy Minister for Administration of the Ministry; and
• Perform duties the Minister may, from time to time, assign to the Office of Deputy Minister for Administration.