Assistant Director, Economic Policy and Research

- Holding a Level 7 or Level 8 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives, MVR 4,000.00, or

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

- Demonstrating the skills and competence required for the post, holding a Level 5 (Diploma) or Level 6 (Professional Certificate / Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree / Foundation Degree) qualification from a field relevant to the post, and having 6 years of work experience in a field related to the post, or

- With evidence of the skill/ability to perform the duties of the post, holding a Level 7 (Bachelor's Degree/Professional Certificate/Professional Diploma) or Level 8 (Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate/Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma/Bachelor's Degree with Honours) qualification in the relevant field from the Maldivian National Qualifications Framework, and having 3 years of work experience in a field related to the duties of the post, or

- With evidence of the skill/ability to perform the duties of the post, holding a Level 9 (Master's Degree/Advanced Professional Certificate/Advanced Professional Diploma) qualification in the relevant field from the Maldivian National Qualifications Framework.

- Those with education and experience in finance or economic fields may be considered for the interview for this post.

- Preparing economic sector information related to atolls, including for official visits of the President and Vice President to atolls, meetings held with councils, and other matters.

- Preparing a travel report, including detailed minutes of meetings held by the President and Vice President with atoll councils, and the decisions and matters to be carried out from those meetings.

- Carrying out the drafting and implementation of economic policies and procedures, under the guidance of the supervisor, diligently and with responsibility.

- Systematically compiling information on projects carried out for atoll development, obtaining the latest information and detailed statistics, and preparing tables based on them.

- Holding a Level 7 or Level 8 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives, MVR 4,000.00, or

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

- Demonstrating competency to perform the duties of the post, possession of a National Qualifications Framework Level 4 (Certificate 4) qualification from a relevant field, together with 6 years of work experience in a field related to the duties of the post, or

- Demonstrating the skills and competence required for the post, holding a Level 5 (Diploma) or Level 6 (Professional Certificate / Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree / Foundation Degree) qualification from a field relevant to the post, and having 3 years of work experience in a field related to the post, or

- Demonstrating the skills and competence required for the post, holding a Level 7 (Bachelor's Degree / Professional Certificate / Professional Diploma) or Level 8 (Graduate / Postgraduate Certificate / Graduate / Postgraduate Diploma / Bachelor's Degree with Honours) qualification from a field relevant to the post.

- Those with education and experience in finance or economic fields may be considered for the interview for this post.

- Carrying out the studies needed to prepare the documents that the Policy and Manifesto Office prepares for submission to the Cabinet under Article 115(k) of the Constitution, and making improvements through relevant parties on matters noted from a technical standpoint.

- Conducting the studies needed to run the government's new and existing policies relating to economic and financial sectors so that the objectives of the government's manifesto are achieved.

- Carrying out work to ensure that activities, projects and initiatives run by economic and financial sector bodies are set up so that the objectives in the government's manifesto can be achieved.

- Carrying out work to review concept papers, plans and technical documents that ministries send to this office for consultation on implementing economic and financial policies, and to check whether they are set up so that the objectives of the manifesto can be achieved.

(a) "Information form to be filled in by persons applying for a post in 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, SSC, HSSC, FCE, CAIE, CPE, degrees, Masters, and various training course certificates). Except for O Level and A Level certificates, all certificates should be submitted accredited (from outside the Maldives).

(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 these posts and wish to apply for a post at the Office of the President should complete the Personal Information Form, and submit it together with the "Documents to submit" listed above, to this office by email at [email protected] or by hand at the reception counter of this office, before 13:00 on Thursday, 22 October 2026. If the Government declares a new public holiday before the deadline of the announcement, applications will be accepted based on the number of days declared. If applications and documents are sent by email, all documents should be sent in a single email in PDF format. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements of the post will be interviewed. When shortlisting, consideration will be given to the extent of experience in the main responsibilities of the post, and preference may be given to those candidates.

Also, when submitting the application form, please clearly state the name of the post applied for and the Office/Secretariat/Section. The "Personal Information Form for Persons Applying for a Post at the Office of the President" can be downloaded from the website of this office. The website address of this office is https://presidency.gov.mv/.