Director General, Employment and Labour Relations

1. Attendance allowance: MVR 285.00 per day of attendance
2. Pension contribution available under the Pension Law of the Maldives

1. Oversee the work of the Regulatory and Operational Development Section and Permit Issuance Section that are part of the Foreign Labour Department and provide technical guidance to the section staff.

2. Strategic Leadership and Policy Direction:

Assist in developing and implementing the department's strategic plan and contribute to developing foreign employment policies and regulations and rules.

3. Operational Management:

Overseeing the work of sections and maintaining the expert system.

4. Reporting and Data Management:

Conducting comprehensive analysis, maintaining the database and preparing progress reports.

5. Crisis Management:

Taking action in individual cases, implementing a voluntary return programme and carrying out work to combat human trafficking.

6. Advising and consulting on certain matters that can be done to improve the running of the department in the capacity of the department's senior officer.

7. Participating in delegations and committees/workshops/seminars that the ministry should represent in the capacity of the department's most senior officer.

8. If a section officer under the Foreign Labour Department is on leave, the section officer is to undertake the responsibilities of the section officer from the next day onwards.

9. Additionally, to assist and participate in the work of special matters affecting the entire ministry and involving all staff.

1. With a doctoral degree at level 10 of the National Qualification Framework of the Maldives in a field related to the position, and having 4 years of work experience in the area of work of the position, and within that period having worked for at least 2 years in the field of management.

or;

2. With a master's degree at level 9 of the National Qualification Framework of the Maldives in a field related to the position, and having 8 years of work experience in the area of work of the position, and within that period having worked for at least 2 years in the field of management.

or;

3. With a degree at level 7 or 8 of the National Qualification Framework of the Maldives or a bachelor's honours degree in a field related to the position, and having 12 years of work experience in the area of work of the position, and within that period having worked for at least 2 years in the field of management.

Educational requirements for the post:

Areas of work for the post:

Managerial level work related to formulating, developing and implementing employment and workforce-related policies, policies or strategies, and technical work and research-related work.

1. A complete application form for Civil Service posts (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website and this Ministry's www.mohst.gov.mv website, counters and through 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.

(b) If employed in a Government established agency, or a registered private company or private agency, or a registered national or international organisation or association, the written confirmation issued by the office stating the position held, duration of employment and (in years, months and days), and job responsibilities (even if work has been carried out in different positions in different departments of one agency), or if no such written confirmation can be obtained, the 'Reference Check Form for Job Applicant' in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.

The criteria for considering the most suitable person for this post are stipulated in Article 12 of the Criteria and Principles for Eligibility and Appointment to Civil Service Posts 2023 (Second Amendment).

Documents to apply for the post must be submitted before 12:00 on Thursday, 15 October 2026 to the Ministry of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology. Application forms and documents may also be submitted 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.

From the applicants for this post, based on educational qualification and experience, candidates who are suitable for the post will be shortlisted based on the highest points obtained.

The interview, examination and presentation for this post shall be held between 20 October 2026 and 12 November 2026 at the Ministry of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology (10th floor, Velaanaage).

Within 3 working days after the interview is held, the "Points Sheet of Candidates Shortlisted for the Post (Sheet A2)" shall be made public in this office and on the office website. If there is any objection to the points given to the candidates shortlisted for the post, the objection must be submitted to this office within 3 working days from the date the A2 Sheet is made public.

For clarification regarding this announcement, contact 3031545 or 3031542. Email [email protected].

The Criteria and Principles for Eligibility and Appointment to Civil Service Posts and all documents related to these principles can be obtained from the Principles section "Recruitment Principles" (http://www.csc.gov.mv/recruitment-usoolu) on the Civil Service Commission website.