Senior Legal Officer

- If holding a Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in the Maldivian National Qualifications Framework, MVR 4,000.00, or

- If holding a Level 9 qualification in the Maldivian National Qualifications Framework, MVR 5,000.00.

- Hold a Level 9 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives in the field of law or legal studies, together with at least 4 years of legal work experience; or

- Hold a Level 7 or Level 8 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives in the field of law or legal studies, together with at least 6 years of legal work experience.

- Assist in research and legal work required for matters relating to Maldivian territories and matters connected with Maldivian state sovereignty, and for cases heard in international courts.

- Provide the legal advice required in establishing policies and procedures for protecting the sovereignty of the Maldivian state.

- Provide the legal research and advice required for policies, and for various studies and other documents prepared by the Legal and Dispute Management Unit, the International Unit and the Territorial Affairs.

(a) "Information form to be completed by persons applying for positions at the Office of the President".

(b) Copy of both pages of the National ID card.

(c) Copies of educational certificates and transcripts ("O" Level, "A" Level, S.S.C., H.S.S.C., F.C.E., C.A.E., C.P.E., Degree, Master's, and certificates of some training courses). Of these, all certificates except the "O" Level and "A" Level certificates (from outside the Maldives) must be submitted with accreditation.

(c) Details of the applicant for the post.

(d) Copy of obtained certificates.

(e) Copy of School Leaving Certificate.

(f) Copy of documents relevant to the following categories that show work experience:

- If employed in a Civil Service post, in a State institution, in a government-owned company or in a private organisation, a letter issued by that office stating the position held, the duration of employment (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (stating separately the responsibilities in each different position if employed in different positions in one organisation).

- If employed in a local civil society/organisation or in an international society/organisation, a letter issued by that organisation stating the position held, the duration of employment (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (stating separately the responsibilities in each different position if employed in different positions in one organisation) (this letter must state whether or not the position held is a salaried position, or alternatively, an official letter from that organisation stating this must be submitted).

Persons who meet the requirements for this post should complete the personal information form that applicants for posts in the Office of the President complete, and then submit it together with the "Documents to submit" listed above by 13:00 on Thursday, 22 October 2026, via email to [email protected] or at the reception counter of this office. Also, if the government declares an additional public holiday before the deadline of the announcement, applications will be considered as of the date of that declared holiday. If the application form and CVs are sent by email, all documents must be sent in a single email in PDF format. Candidates will be interviewed for this post only if they meet the requirements of the post and are shortlisted. In shortlisting, consideration will be given to the extent of experience in the main responsibilities and duties of the post, and points will be awarded to those candidates accordingly.

Furthermore, when submitting the application form for the post, please clearly state the name of the post you are applying for and the Office/Secretariat/Section. The (presidency.gov.mv)