Procurement Specialist
Indexed from Government Gazette18 Oct 2026
- Job type
- Full-Time
- Closes
- 25 Oct
- Source
- Gazette
- Employer
- Ministry of Health, Family and WelfareGovernment & public sector
- Location
- MaléMalé City
- Salary
- MVR 19,890/monthAdvertised
- Employment type
- Full-TimeFinance · Mid level
- Deadline
- Closes 25 Oct 20266 days left
From the notice
Copied textAnnouncement
Applicants wishing to work in this Ministry are welcomed. For this job, what is required is
an employee with enthusiasm and capability for the work.
- Post
Procurement Specialist
- Post number
J-465390
- Number of posts
01 (One)
- Type of post
Permanent
- Post rank
Public Service Rank 9 – Step 1
- Division / Section
Infrastructure Development Department, Project Management Division, Loans and Grants Projects Section
- Place of work
Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare / Malé
- Salary
MVR 13,560.00
- Post allowance
MVR 6,330.00
Other allowance
- Pension contribution received under the Pension Act of the Maldives.
- Attendance allowance: MVR 170.00 per day attended
- State pay framework minimum salary (as of 1 November 2025) plus overtime pay and other benefits.
Main responsibilities and duties of the post
- Developing and maintaining the project's procurement system and processes so that they operate smoothly, and ensuring accounting is in line with regulations.
- Carrying out all procurement work in line with the Project Procurement Plan, and updating the Procurement Plan where necessary and obtaining the approval of the relevant parties.
- Preparing an updated report showing the status of the Procurement Plan every calendar quarter.
- Preparing proposal evaluation reports, ensuring technical experts take part, providing guidance to the evaluation committee, preparing contract drafts, and assisting with the award.
- Reviewing each procurement/selection case and ensuring it has been carried out in line with procurement procedures and in accordance with the agreed terms.
- Advising the Project Director and component coordinators on contract management, and holding meetings with contractors, suppliers and consultants once every quarter to identify ways to keep work moving quickly.
- Maintaining all completed and ongoing procurement records and documents, and arranging for information needed for audit and monitoring to be available.
- Advising the Project Director, the Finance Management Specialist and component coordinators on all matters relating to procurement.
- During this period, reporting to the task team linked to the Project Director on all matters relating to procurement management.
- Preparing a progress report every quarter and submitting it to the Project Director.
- Carry out other tasks assigned relating to the Office's official work.
- Active participation in work to be done during health emergencies, pandemics and disasters.
Requirements of the post
- A Doctoral degree at Level 10 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the work of the post.
or
2. Holding a Master's degree at Level 9 of the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives in a field related to the post, together with 4 years and 0 days of work experience in a field related to the post.
or
3. Holding a Level 7 or 8 degree or a Bachelor's Honours degree of the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives in a field related to the post, together with 8 years and 0 days of work experience in a field related to the post.
Educational qualifications:
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Law
- Logistics Management
- Operations Management
- Procurement Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Procurement Management
- Project Management
- Purchasing
- Quantity Surveying
- Supply Chain Management
Related field of employment
- Environmental-related works
- Technical works related to business transaction matters and research works
- Financial accounting work
Documents to submit
- Application form for a full-time position (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website and the office's website, counter and the link below.) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2023/51/Annex%202%20-%20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u.docx
- Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
- A readable copy of both sides of the card proving that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if the validity period has expired), or if the ID card is lost, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.
- If a staff member with a service agreement to serve the Civil Service / Government is transferred to this position, a letter issued by the office providing the service stating that there is no objection to leaving the position.
- Copies of educational certificates obtained;
(a) For educational certificates issued by institutions outside Maldives that have been graded by the Maldives Qualifications Authority at a certain level, copies of the educational certificate and transcript; or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter confirming completion of the course and a copy of the assessment report and transcript issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.
(b) Copy of educational certificates issued by secondary education institutions in the Maldives and a copy of the transcript; or a copy of the letter of course completion and a copy of the transcript: (Course completion letters (Course Completion Letter) from the Maldives National University, the Islamic University of Maldives, the Civil Service Training Institute and secondary education institutions in the Maldives, validated by the Maldives Qualifications Authority, will be considered only if the letter includes the letter of authority given to that institution to issue documents signed by "Batch Validated" by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.)
6. Copies of documents as specified below demonstrating work experience:
(a) If work experience has been gained in a civil service post, in a state institution, in a government-owned company, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).
(b) For work experience within the civil service that cannot be verified from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period (in years, months and days) confirmed by that office, and stating the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).
(c) If work experience has been gained in a private company or private organisation, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) and the number of staff at the workplace.
(d) If work has been undertaken in a national or international association or society, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, and the period (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each). This letter should state whether the position held is a salaried position or not, or alternatively, an official letter from that organisation confirming this.
(e) If work has been undertaken in a dissolved state institution, or in a dissolved private company or private organisation, or in a dissolved national or international society or association, and a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period of work (in years, months and days) and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) cannot be obtained, the "Reference Check Form for Work Experience from a Dissolved Workplace" found in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.
Criteria to be considered for the person to be most suitable for this post
| Meeting Basic Requirements | 30 |
|---|---|
Additional qualifications beyond the basic requirement | 5 |
Points given to documents related to service or preferred discipline | 5 |
Additional experience beyond the basic requirement | 5 |
Assessment (examination or practical) | 15 |
Presentation | 10 |
Interview | 30 |
How to apply for the post and deadline
Documents for this post must be emailed by 13:30 on 25 October 2026 to [email protected].
If the Government declares a public holiday before the deadline of the announcement, the application form for the post may be accepted on the declared date.
Note: After converting the application form and all documents into a single PDF file, the PDF file must contain the name and post number of the applicant.
Shortlisting
From the applicants for this post, based on educational level and experience, the candidates most suitable for the post will be short listed; those with the highest scores will be selected.
Venue and duration of the interview, presentation and examination
The assessment (examination or practical), presentation and interview held to select a candidate for this post will take place at a venue determined by this Ministry in October/November 2026. Accordingly, candidates applying for this job are asked to be prepared to attend the examination, presentation and interview during that period.
Appointment to the post
Publishing of marks sheet for candidates appointed to the post (A2 sheet)
Within 3 working days after the interview, the "Score Sheet for Candidates Selected for the Position (A2 Sheet)" will be published by this office and on the office's website. If there is any objection to the scores awarded to candidates selected for the position, such objection must be submitted to [email protected] within 3 working days from the date of publication of the A2 Sheet.
For clarification of information regarding this announcement, contact phone numbers 3014407, 3014408, 3014409, 3014410, 3014416, 3014403, 3014404, 3014421. Email [email protected]. Guidelines and principles for employment and appointment to civil service positions and all documents related to those principles can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website Principles > "Recruitment Principles" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).
Indexed from the Government Gazette on 18 Oct 2026. The original notice is the official version; if anything differs, it wins.
At a glance
- Source
- Gazette, notice (IUL)23-HRD(LR)/23/2026/372
- Openings
- 1 person
Requirements
- A Doctoral degree at Level 10 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the post, or
- A Master's degree at Level 9 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a related field, with 4 years of related work experience, or
- A Level 7 or 8 degree or Bachelor's Honours degree of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a related field, with 8 years of related work…
Responsibilities
- 01Developing and maintaining the project's procurement system and processes, and ensuring accounting is in line with regulations.
- 02Carrying out all procurement work in line with the Project Procurement Plan and updating the plan where necessary.
- 03Preparing an updated report on the status of the Procurement Plan every calendar quarter.
- 04Preparing proposal evaluation reports, guiding the evaluation committee, preparing contract drafts and assisting with the award.
- 05Reviewing each procurement or selection case to ensure it follows procurement procedures and the agreed terms.
- 06Advising the Project Director and component coordinators on contract management.
- 07Holding meetings with contractors, suppliers and consultants once every quarter.
- 08Maintaining all completed and ongoing procurement records and documents, including those needed for audit and monitoring.
- 09Advising the Project Director, the Finance Management Specialist and component coordinators on procurement matters.
- 10Preparing a progress report every quarter and submitting it to the Project Director.
Salary & benefits
Benefits
Pension contribution under the Pension Act of the Maldives, and an attendance allowance of MVR 170.00 per day attended.
How to apply
Attachments from Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare
Location
- Place
- Malé
- Atoll
- Malé City
- Address
- Malé
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About the employer
Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare
Government & public sector
The Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare is a Maldivian government ministry. Its website lists 23 public hospitals and 164 health centres across the country, and it works with bodies such as the Health Protection Agency, Aasandha and the Maldives Food and Drug Authority. The ministry is based in Malé.
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