The Civil Service Agency is the central government agency responsible for managing the Civil Service. It is responsible for improving human resources capacity, service delivery and thereby enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Civil Service. This entails planning human capacity needs, selection and recruitment, training and development, performance management, and career development of civil servants. In addition, the Civil Service Agency provides advice to the Government of Liberia in key areas of the Civil Service, including organization, staffing, pay and benefits, pension, conditions of employment and human resources development.