Contract job is getting common in stat boards and even in some ministries. This is related to project budgeting. The reason that you are hired is because of the project that you're assigned to only have one more FY manpower funding on the paper that is submitted and approved by MOF. I noticed MOF nowadays don't like to approve mega-projects that span multiple years. But if your boss (CEO or divisional director) can "sian" his minister, getting the project extended for another couple of years shouldn't be a problem. Or your boss may have new ideas that kick off new projects to keep you. This, of coz, provided that you don't piss off your boss too much.
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Originally Posted by pelandok
Just to sidetrack a little, I have recently been offered a job with a stat board (I am a fresh graduate) and have been offered a 1-year contract subjected to renewal.
I would like to know if this is a standard employment practice in stat boards/ministries? I actually thought the norm was two-year contract and you usually get convert to perm if you don't screw up too badly.
In addition, while I know that conversion to perm staff from contact is based on performance, what is the track record like for new hires (fresh grads) who get converted to perm staff? Do stat boards actually exercise the right to end the contact at the end of contract term?
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