The Gambia Government has announced in a press release the opening of a pre-selection process of Gambians for work in Spain.
This is the first time since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between The Gambia and Spain on the recruitment of Gambians to work in Spain. This initial process is referred to as a pilot process. The number in the first batch is not indicated, but it is evident that those recruited will be working in the agricultural sector.
Effective Monday 3rd February, 2025, the Public Employment Services Unit of the Department of Labour under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Employment will be processing applications for seasonal agricultural workers in Spain based on the following criteria:
Applicants must be Gambian nationals between 25 and 50 years of age in possession of a valid Gambian passport for at least ONE year with experience in agriculture, ideally in fruit picking and handling. Be in good physical health, attested by a medical certificate, have a clean criminal record attested by a police Certificate of Character and demonstrate immediate availability with a commitment to return home once the worker is selected. Those with Criminal Record in EU Countries shall not be eligible to apply.
Application forms can be collected and submitted to the following centres during working hours:
1. The Department of Labour, 110 Kairaba Avenue, Fajara, for Banjul and KMC.
2. Basse Youth Centre, for Upper River Region.
3. Brikama Youth Office, for West Coast Region.
4. Soma Youth Centre, for Lower River Region.
5. Janjanbureh Youth Centre, for Central River Region.
6. Farafenni Youth Centre, for North bank Region.
Valid copies of passports, medical certificates, certificates of character and any document deemed relevant to the application process must be attached to the application for submission. It is emphasised in the press release that the selection process is completely FREE of Charge.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview to determine the final selection. The interview panel comprises the Spanish Office of Labour, Migration and Social Security officials, the Spanish Embassy in The Gambia and the Spanish employer.
The deadline for submission of completed application forms with supporting documents is Friday 14th February, 2025.
For questions or concerns, interested persons can contact the Department of Labour on:
+2209993303/7840858/3939705.
