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Via GazetteNotice (IUL)317/317/2026/55

Assistant Council Officer

MVR 9,860/monthPosted 9 hours ago

Indexed from Government Gazette11 Oct 2026

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Job type
Full-Time
Closes
18 Oct
Source
Gazette
Employer
Baa Atoll Dhonfanu Council OfficeGovernment & public sector
Location
DhonfanuBaa Atoll
Salary
MVR 9,860/monthAdvertised
Employment type
Full-TimeAdministration · Entry level
Deadline
Closes 18 Oct 20266 days left

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Announcement

Post

Assistant Council Officer

Post number

-

Number of posts

02 (Two)

Type of post

Casual (8 months from the date the job starts)

Rank of post

Public Service Rank 3

Duty station

Baa Atoll Dhonfanu Council Office

Salary

MVR 7,585.00

Post allowance

MVR 2,275.00

Attendance Allowance

MVR 60.00 per day attended

Other allowances

  1. Pension Contribution provided under the Pension Act of the Maldives
  2. Leave benefits in accordance with principles set for Civil Service employees.
  3. Additional benefits in accordance with principles set for Civil Service employees

Main responsibilities and duties of the post

  1. Full responsibility to the Council and the Secretary General in all matters relating to the work of the Council's administration and the implementation of Council decisions.
  2. Upon being fully authorized to implement the decisions approved by the Council, carrying out all administrative tasks required for implementing such decisions under the guidance and direction of the Secretary General or Supervisor.
  3. Maintaining records of work assigned to the employee from among the information needed for monthly reports, annual reports and financial statements to be prepared by the Council, monitoring daily and sending them to the designated parties in coordination with the Secretary General on the set date.
  4. Keeping and maintaining daily records of employee attendance, leave and vacation, preparing all related reports and sending them to the designated parties.
  5. Managing matters related to employee registration, leave matters and maintenance of record files.
  6. Maintaining records of the attendance of administrative and temporary staff and monitoring their attendance.
  7. Managing matters related to salary payments and staff separations.
  8. Monitoring the functioning of the payroll section.
  9. Managing employee appraisals under the supervisor's guidance.
  10. Performing all tasks required as "P.A Officer".
  11. Managing staff development matters under the supervisor's guidance and monitoring the conduct of courses provided to employees.
  12. Identifying required training for employees, seeking training opportunities and preparing proposals.
  13. Under the supervisor's permission, arranging temporary Imams and workers to be assigned to mosques as needed.
  14. Respond to phone calls coming to the council office.
  15. Carry out all work of the Council Bureau in accordance with the regulations, in consultation with the Secretary General of the Council and according to the opinion of the Chairperson of the Council.
  16. Work in the Council Bureau, attend Council meetings, maintain Council Bureau records, and carry out all work related to the Performance Index, including maintaining the information needed for the Council's Performance Index.
  17. Prepare the hall for all meetings held by the Council, record the minutes and decisions of general and extraordinary meetings, maintain the minutes of meetings held by the Council with various parties, and maintain the information on those meetings.
  18. Record the minutes of the Committee for the Advancement of Women and carry out the duties assigned by the officer in charge from among the administrative work of the Committee for the Advancement of Women.
  19. Place documents sent by various parties and the government for the Council's agenda before the Chairperson of the Council, prepare the agenda as the Chairperson instructs, and, when the Council makes a separate decision, notify the decision and carry out this work, within one day of the Council's decision, together with the documents, in the section, in accordance with the opinion and consultation of the Secretary General.
  20. Enter, file, scan and archive correspondence received by the Council's office.
  21. Carry out all work necessary to procure all services and goods the Council requires, in accordance with the instructions of the Secretary General and in line with the laws, regulations and procedures set for this purpose.
  22. When the Council seeks to procure goods or services, obtain the quotations required for that purpose and prepare any announcement that must be issued.
  23. Maintain the inventory and stock of the Council office and the Treasury in accordance with the regulations.
  24. Performing all tasks assigned related to official work of the Council.
  25. The Council Administration shall be opened in accordance with a principle set by the Council Administration.

Requirements of the post

  • A Level 3 qualification in the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the post, together with a Secondary School or Higher Secondary School Certificate examination with a 'C' grade or higher in Dhivehi.

or

  • A Secondary School or Higher Secondary School Certificate examination with a 'D' grade or lower in no more than 2 subjects, the Science examination or an equivalent, with a 'C' grade or higher in Dhivehi.

Educational qualifications for Council Officer posts:

https://www.csc.gov.mv/PostStructure/Index/36

Scope of duties of the post

  • Administrative technical work related to the post and research work and administrative work

Documents to submit

  1. Application form for full-time positions (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website, the office counter and the link below). https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2021/84/1e148c34-bc04-4150-9537-29309c104aa7.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.

Criteria to be considered for the person to be most suitable for this post

Basic requirement met30%

Education obtained beyond basic qualification

5%

Additional experience beyond the basic requirement

5%

Assessment (Examination or Practical)

25%

Interview

35%

How to apply for the post and deadline

Documents for applying to the post should be submitted to the Dhonfanu Council office, Baa Atoll, no later than 13:00 on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Application forms and documents may also be sent by email to [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.

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 interview

The interview and examination for this post will be held between 21 October 2026 and 27 October 2026, at the Dhonfanu Council office, Baa Atoll.

Publication of the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Applicants for the Post (A2 Sheet)"

Within 3 official days after the interview is held, the "Sheet showing points awarded to applicants for the post (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this office and in the Government Gazette of the Maldives. If there is any objection regarding the points awarded to applicants for the post, such objection must be submitted to this office within 3 official days from the date the A2 Sheet is made public.

For queries regarding this announcement, contact 4005054. 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).

Indexed from the Government Gazette on 11 Oct 2026. The original notice is the official version; if anything differs, it wins.

At a glance

Source
Gazette, notice (IUL)317/317/2026/55
Openings
2 people

Requirements

  • A Level 3 qualification in the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the post, with a Secondary or Higher Secondary School…
  • Or a Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate with a 'D' grade or lower in no more than 2 subjects, the Science examination or an equivalent, with a…

Skills

  • Dhivehi

Responsibilities

  1. 01Take full responsibility to the Council and the Secretary General for the Council's administration and the implementation of Council decisions.
  2. 02Carry out administrative tasks needed to implement Council decisions under the guidance of the Secretary General or Supervisor.
  3. 03Maintain records for monthly reports, annual reports and financial statements, and send them to designated parties on the set date.
  4. 04Keep daily records of employee attendance, leave and vacation, and prepare related reports.
  5. 05Manage employee registration, leave matters and record files.
  6. 06Maintain attendance records of administrative and temporary staff.
  7. 07Manage salary payments, staff separations and the functioning of the payroll section.
  8. 08Manage employee appraisals and staff development under the supervisor's guidance, including monitoring courses.
  9. 09Identify required training, seek training opportunities and prepare proposals.
  10. 10Prepare the hall for Council meetings, record minutes and decisions, and maintain meeting records.

Salary & benefits

Advertised payMVR 9,860/month

Benefits

Pension contribution under the Pension Act of the Maldives, leave benefits and additional benefits in line with Civil Service principles, plus an attendance allowance of MVR 60.00 per day attended.

Administrative officer salary in the Maldives

How to apply

Submit the application form and documents to the Dhonfanu Council office, Baa Atoll, no later than 13:00 on Sunday, 18 October 2026, or email [email protected]. The application form is available from the Civil Service Commission website, the office counter and the link provided. Documents include contact details, a copy of the Maldivian ID card, educational certificates and work experience letters.
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Dhonfanu
Atoll
Baa Atoll

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About the employer

Baa Atoll Dhonfanu Council Office

Government & public sector

Dhonfanu Island Council is the local council that governs Dhonfanu, a small inhabited island in Baa Atoll in the north of the Maldives. The island had 398 residents at the 2022 census, and the council's president has said the actual population is higher. The council deals with local matters such as water and sewerage projects, land allocation, reef access near Hanifaru Bay, and the island's school and health centre. It has said its current office lacks space and has asked for a new council building.

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