Josiah F. Joekai, Jr.
LiberiapoliticianMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. is the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA) in Liberia, known for his vigorous efforts to enforce compliance among government entities regarding personnel attendance reporting. Recently, he has been in the news for issuing a stern warning to Human Resource Directors about the consequences of failing to submit timely monthly attendance reports, including a significant salary reduction for noncompliance.
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Civil Service Agency Director General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. responded publicly, rejecting parts of the clergyman’s assessment.
Clergyman’s Critique Rattles Officials in Nimba | NewsLiberia· 2026-06-25
Ngafuan commended CSA Director-General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. for pushing ahead with reforms despite challenges.
Ngafuan Links Budget Growth to Decentralization Drive | NewsLiberia· 2026-06-23
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. described the retirement exercise as a critical component of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's broader public sector reform agenda.
Gov’t Targets Retirement of Over 6,000 Civil Servants | NewsLiberia· 2026-06-19
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. is the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency of Liberia and chairs the High-Level Meeting of HaPSNA.
CSA Boss Chairs High-Level African Summit on Health and Public Service Reforms | NewsLiberia· 2026-06-02
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. is the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency and has been working closely with the Ministry of Transport on structural reforms.
No Civil Servant Losing Job in LTMI Transition | NewsLiberia· 2026-03-06Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. is the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency who announced the transfer of responsibilities for driver’s licensing and vehicle registration.
GoL Transfers Driver's Licensing, Vehicle Registration to LTMI | NewsLiberia· 2026-03-04
Rep. Kollie directly appealed to Civil Service Agency Director-General Dr Josiah F. Joekai Jr to reconsider the suspension of several staff members.
Lawmaker Threatens Legislative Action on Phebe Hospital Crisis | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-27
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr., Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), highlighted the importance of strategic planning and effective human resource management.
LINCA Launches 5-Year Strategic Plan to Combat Illicit Arms Proliferation in Liberia | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-13
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. is the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency leading the verification exercise at the National Housing Authority.
CSA Targets Ghost Workers, Skills Mismatch at NHA | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-05
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. is the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency overseeing the credentials verification process.
CSA Begins Credentials Verification at MME | NewsLiberia· 2026-01-23
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., Director-General of the Civil Service Agency, explained that transitioning to a bi-monthly salary structure is intended to ease financial pressures on civil servants.
CSA, Banks Partner for Bi-Monthly Payment Deal | BusinessLiberia· 2026-01-20Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. is the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency who disclosed serious operational deficiencies at the National Bureau of Concessions.
CSA uncovers Toxic Work Environment, Operational Deficiency at NBC | NewsLiberia· 2026-01-16
CSA Director General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. presented the findings, highlighting significant gaps in human resources and payroll management across the five agencies.
Gov’t Entities to Undergo Administrative Overhaul | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-17
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. described the program as a landmark achievement for public sector workers.
CSA, Afriland Bank Launch Unprecedented Financial Facilities for Govt Employees | BusinessLiberia· 2025-12-06
Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. inspired graduates of Adler University’s Class of 2025 to lead with courage, empathy, and purpose.
CSA DG Urges Adler Graduates to Lead with Courage, Purpose | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-05
Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. reflected on the late Director-General’s legacy, emphasizing her enduring impact on Liberia’s civil service.
CSA Pays Homage to Visionary Former Director | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-24
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., Director-General of the Civil Service Agency, described the new system as a rebirth of an idea that once defined what it meant to be a proud Liberian civil servant.
GoL Launches Automated LPA System | BusinessLiberia· 2025-10-24
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. is the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency who clarified the inaccuracies in a payroll audit report.
CSA Dismisses False Payroll Audit Claims | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-15
CSA Director General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., PhD, described the MoU as a transformative framework that will reposition Liberia’s civil service and elevate HR management to international best practices.
CSA, LIPA Sign MoU to Launch HRCI Program | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-08
Hon. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. (PhD.), Director General, Civil Service Agency, provided insights during the dialogue.
GonetAfrica CEO Proffers Practical Steps for Achieving Gender Equality | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-16
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. outlined sweeping measures aimed at professionalizing public service.
CSA Enforces Mandatory Exam for All Gov’t Jobs | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-25
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. is the Director General of the Civil Service Agency and has called for immediate institutional reform in Liberia's public sector workforce.
CSA Uncovers Entrenched Payroll, HR Irregularities at MCC, LDEA, and LCU | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-08Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. was unanimously elected to serve as the Organizing Chair of the emerging ECOWAS framework.
Liberia Leads Formation of ECOWAS Regional Civil Service Framework | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-25Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. is the CSA Director General who presented the audit report on payroll irregularities.
HoR, MCSS, NaFAA Caught in Payroll Padding Web | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-19
Josiah F. Joekai Jr. emphasizes the need for visionaries and changemakers in Liberia to overcome challenges.
“Liberia Needs Visionaries, Changemakers” | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-04
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. is the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency who signed the circular for the rollout of the electronic pay slip system.
Gov’t Rolls Out Electronic Payment Slip | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-30Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. is the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency in Liberia and led a workshop to reinforce HR functions across the government.
CSA Asserts Control Over HR Functions Across Gov’t | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-23Director-General Josiah F. Joekai Jr. expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of compliance regarding attendance reports.
CSA Imposes 10% Salary Deduction on HR Directors | NewsLiberia· 2025-03-18CSA Director-General Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. emphasized the mandatory nature of the attendance report submission.
Strict Penalties for Noncompliant HR Directors | NewsLiberia· 2025-02-28