Assistant Photographer

1. Attendance incentive: MVR 65.00 per day attended (Sixty-five rufiyaa)
2. Additional allowance under the State Pay Framework (as at 1 November 2025)
3. Pension contribution receivable under the Maldivian Pension Law

1. Taking photos and videos of the Ministry's events, programmes, ceremonies and other activities.
2. Participating in and assisting with filming videos of the Ministry's events, programmes and other activities.
3. Arranging for videos and photos of the Ministry's events, programmes, ceremonies and other activities to be provided to the media promptly.
4. Sharing videos and photos of the Ministry's events, programmes, ceremonies and other activities with the media.
5. Travelling abroad on official trips to take photos and videos of the Ministry's events, programmes, ceremonies and other activities.
6. Photographing and editing photos required for the Ministry's online and print media.
7. Taking studio photography and outdoor photography required by the Ministry.
8. Organising and archiving taken photos so they can be easily retrieved.
9. Checking whether equipment used for photography is in working condition, and keeping it in a condition where it can always be used.
10. If a problem arises with the equipment used for photography, carrying out the necessary actions to rectify it according to the supervisor's opinion.
11. Sharing information on the resources and materials needed to further progress and complete photography work with the supervisor, and working to obtain items that need to be acquired to further improve it.
12. Travelling as required to cover events held by the Ministry in various parts of the country.
13. Archiving photos of the Ministry's events, programmes and ceremonies on the website.
14. Carry out duties assigned in connection with the official work of the office.

1. Having obtained a Level 4 Certificate 4 or Advanced Certificate from a body related to the work of the post, under the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives. Or
2. Having obtained a Level 3 Certificate 3 from a body related to the work of the post, under the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives, together with 4 years of work experience in a field related to the post. Or
3. 3. Having at least 8 years' experience in the field of the post, and demonstrating skills in working in the field.

Educational requirements for the post:

1. Art and Design
2. Digital Imaging
3. Graphics
4. Media Studies
5. Photography

Related job category:

1. Photography-related Work

1. 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
2. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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) Copies of educational certificates and transcript issued by local educational institutions in Maldives; or copies of letter confirming completion of the course and copies of transcript.

1. Copies of documents covering the following criteria providing 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.

The criteria to be considered for the person to be most suitable for this post are specified in item 12 of the Civil Service Job Recruitment and Appointment Standards and Principles 2023 (Second Amendment).

Documents to apply for the post must be submitted to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs before 14:00 on Monday 16 November 2026. Application forms and documents may also be accepted by email ([email protected]).

And if the government announces a public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications can be received up to the number of days of the announced holiday.

NOTE: All documents with the application form must be converted into a single PDF file, and the file must be named with the name of the applicant and the name of the post.

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.

The interviews and tests held to select a candidate for this post will take place at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs between 22 November 2026 and 15 December 2026.

Within three days of the interview being held, the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Job Applicants (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this office and on the office's website. If there is any objection to the points awarded to job applicants, such objection must be submitted to this office within three days of the A2 Sheet being made public.

For clarification regarding this announcement, contact 3020254. Email: ([email protected]).

The guidelines and principles for recruitment to civil service posts, and all documents related to these principles, are available on the Civil Service Commission website under Principles > "Recruitment Principles" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).