Suitability in the appointment of public managers in Peru Idoneidad en la designación del directivo público en el Perú

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the appointment of managerial positions in public institutions in Peru. Specifically, it examines the appointment of trust positions for managerial roles, contrasting it with merit-based appointments in the Body of Public Managers and the Managerial Support Fund, as a potential element for public management efficiency. This article is descriptive in nature and uses an inductive method, utilizing specific propositions from articles and regulatory documents related to public management in Peru in recent years to reach general and specific conclusions. The findings of this research describe that the appointment of managerial positions in Peru is subject to two actors: the political class, which prioritizes personal trust over meritocracy, and the professional public service, which follows a rigorous selection process but lacks guarantees for occupying a qualified position. The Body of Public Managers and highly qualified personnel, funded by the Managerial Support Fund (FAG), represent merit-based and transparent models, although the latter has faced criticisms. The appointment of trust positions in managerial roles is fragile, as trust is prioritized over meritocracy, leading to inefficiency in the state apparatus. It is necessary to implement mechanisms of transparency and accountability in the selection processes. This will ensure a better team of managers and, consequently, a better future for the country.