Employment needs Assessment Practices and Performance of Public Service Sectors in Benue State, Nigeria

The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of employment needs assessment practices on the performance of public service sectors in Benue State, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to examine how workforce planning, job analysis, and skills gap analysis affect the performance of public service sectors in Benue State. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of 10,243 civil servants, from which a sample of 240 respondents was drawn. The data collected were analysed using correlation and multiple regression techniques to examine the relationships among the variables. The findings revealed that, although all variables are positively related to performance, only skills gap analysis significantly predicts performance, while workforce planning and job analysis do not have significant independent effects. It is recommended that Benue State prioritize regular and systematic skills gap analysis to identify competency deficiencies and guide targeted training and development programmes. Additionally, workforce planning should be more strategic and data-driven, ensuring proper alignment between staffing needs, organizational goals, and future skill requirements. Job analysis should also be conducted more rigorously and updated regularly to ensure accurate job descriptions, clear role expectations, and alignment with performance standards.

employment needs assessment practices, workforce planning, job analysis, skills gap analysis, performance.

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