Transforming Human Resources for the High Prosecutorial Council: Optimizing Human Capital Under the New Legislative Framework

The Administrative Office of the High Prosecutorial Council (HPC) of Serbia plays a crucial role in ensuring the autonomy, efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of prosecutorial functions. Recent legislative changes, particularly those related to the 2022 constitutional amendments and implementing legislation in 2023, necessitate a thorough human resource needs assessment to align the Office's capabilities with the new requirements.

To support the HPC in decision making process the World Bank team conducted assessment with the objective to identify staffing gaps, assess competence requirements under the new legal framework, recommend staffing adjustment and propose changes to the organizational structure to improve efficiency and compliance with the new laws.

Key findings and recommendations were discussed with the HPC in late May 2024. The Analysis identified the need for additional staff to handle increased workload and new responsibilities. In relation to the quality, the Analysis determine the skills required under the new legislative framework, including legal expertise, administrative skills, and technology proficiency. There is an increased need for legal advisors and policy analysts to support strategic planning and policy development. In the next period the HPC should develop strategies to attract qualified candidates and implement policies to retain experienced staff.

In consultation with the HPC, the World Bank team provided options to revise organizational structure of the Administrative office to align with new legislative requirements, enhancing coordination and efficiency. In addition, the World Bank recommended to define clear roles and responsibilities to ensure accountability and effective management.

Download: Human Resource Analysis of the High Prosecutorial Council Administrative Office