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Via GazetteNotice (IUL)315-HR/315/2026/71

Mosque Assistant

MVR 7,530/monthPosted 1 day ago

Indexed from Government Gazette18 Oct 2026

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Job type
Full-Time
Closes
22 Oct
Source
Gazette
Employer
Baa Atoll Kendhoo CouncilGovernment & public sector
Location
KendhooBaa Atoll
Salary
MVR 7,530/monthAdvertised
Employment type
Full-TimeHousekeeping · Entry level
Deadline
Closes 22 Oct 20262 days left

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As the two announcements with office numbers (IUL)315-HR/315/2026/59 and (IUL)315-HR/315/2026/62 did not result in a suitable candidate, this announcement is being reissued to recruit an employee for this post.

Job opportunity

Post

Mosque Assistant Grade 1

Post number

-

Number of posts

1 (One)

Type of post

3 months

Rank of Post

PSR 1 - Step 1

Duty station

Baa Atoll Kendhoo Council Office

Salary

MVR 7,530.00 (monthly)

Post Allowance

MVR 1,935.00 (monthly)

Attendance Allowance

- Attendance Allowance (Fifty Friday Prayers) - MVR 55

- Attendance Allowance (Morning, afternoon, evening, night prayer) - MVR 25

Other allowances

Pension contribution received under the Pension Act of the Maldives.

Main responsibilities and duties of the post

  1. Full responsibility for implementing decisions approved by the Council and carrying out the work required in implementing such decisions.
  2. Accountability to the Council and the Secretary General in all matters related to the assigned work.
  3. Cleaning and maintaining the mosque doors, door frames, shelves, bookshelves, cupboards, air conditioning units and similar items.
  4. Cleaning and maintaining the yard and surroundings of the mosque.
  5. Cleaning and maintaining the walls of the mosque.
  6. Assisting with repairs carried out in the mosque.
  7. Cleaning the mosque entrance and toilet facilities before each prayer time.
  8. Cleaning the mosque entrance and toilet facilities after the congregation prayer.
  9. Sweeping and maintaining the yard and the paths around the mosque.
  10. Cleaning and maintaining the roof of the mosque.
  11. Daily sweeping of designated areas in the mosque yard, removing waste materials and cleaning the areas.
  12. Dusting and maintaining books and literature kept in the mosque, and properly storing materials kept in the mosque.
  13. Turning on the air conditioning units 15 minutes before each prayer time and switching on the lights and fans.
  14. Switching off the fans and lights that are on when the congregation prayer finishes and locking the doors.
  15. Maintaining, cleaning and caring for the waste bin designated for waste disposal in the mosque, properly managing waste materials placed inside, and keeping it clean and well maintained.
  16. Ensuring that maintenance work to be carried out in the mosque is coordinated with the Imam and the Council administration.
  17. Cleaning and maintaining the external surroundings of the mosque and carrying out a general cleaning once every four months.
  18. If religious educational programmes such as classes are conducted in the mosque, providing all necessary assistance to the Imam and administration for conducting such programmes.
  19. Managing waste collection from the mosque under the system established by the Council.
  20. Carrying out work to prevent flooding and water damage to the mosque.
  21. Properly storing items obtained for the mosque with care and transporting items that need to be moved from one place to another.
  22. All other matters referred to the mosque.
  23. Participating in all special work assigned by the Council administration that all staff must do.
  24. Performing temporary work to arrange temporary cover for the absence (leave) of an employee.

Requirements of the post

1. Literacy and numeracy

Or

1. Having 4 years of work experience in the field of the post's duties.

Educational qualifications / Preferred disciplines of the post:

-

Related job sectors:

  • Work of cleaning and maintaining outdoor spaces

Documents to submit

  1. Application Form for Advertised Vacancies (This form is available from the Civil Service Commission website and from the counters of the relevant offices and from the link below.)

https://www.csc.gov.mv/Announcement/ViewDownloads/4 

  1. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
  2. Two copies of the National ID card (even if expired) of the applicant demonstrating Maldivian citizenship, or a copy of a document bearing an ID card, or if the ID card is lost, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.
  3. Copies of obtained educational certificates.
  4. Copies of documents indicating work experience. For Civil Service/Government employees with a service obligation who have transferred to a new position, a letter from the office issuing the certificate confirming that there is no objection to the resignation from the currently held position.
  5. Copies of educational certificates obtained;

(a) Copies of educational certificates and transcripts issued by foreign institutions for qualifications at levels categorised by the Maldives Qualifications Authority; or: in cases without certificates, copies of course completion letters and copies of assessment reports and transcripts 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 employment has been in a Civil Service position, a state institution, a state-owned company or a state-owned organisation, a letter from that office stating the employment held, the duration of employment (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the position (and if employment was held in different positions in one organisation, the responsibilities should be stated separately).

(b) A letter from that office stating employment experience not visible on https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv, the duration of employment (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the position (and if employment was held in different positions in one organisation, the responsibilities should be stated separately).

(c) If employment has been in a private company or private organisation, a letter from that office stating the employment held, the duration of employment (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the position (and if employment was held in different positions in one organisation, the responsibilities should be stated separately) and the number of employees at the place of work.

(d) If work has been undertaken in a national or international association or society, a letter from that place stating the employment held, the duration of employment (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the position (and if employment was held in different positions in an organisation, the responsibilities should be stated separately). This letter should clarify whether the position held is a salaried position or not. Or alternatively, an official letter from that place stating this.

(e) If employment has been in a closed state organisation, or a closed private company or private organisation, or a closed national or international association or society, and no letter can be obtained from that office, the "Reference Check Form for Applicants to the Position" in Table 8 of the Recruitment Principles.

Criteria for considering the most suitable person for the post

  1. Meeting basic requirements 50%
  2. Additional education beyond basic requirements 5%
  3. Additional experience beyond basic requirements 5%
  1. Interview 40%

Note: For applicants to the position, the applicant must obtain at least 70 percent of the total points available in all aspects of the criteria.

How to apply for the post and deadline

Documents for applying for the post must be submitted to the Kendhoo Council Office, or by email ([email protected]), before 14:00 on 22 October 2026. If the government declares a new public holiday before the announcement deadline, applications received will be considered up to the date of that holiday.

Shortlisting

From among the applicants to this position, shortlisting will be done from among those selected for the position based on educational level and experience, with priority given to those obtaining the highest marks.

Interview and Practical Tests: Venue and Duration

The interviews held to select a person for this post will take place between 26 October 2026 and 29 October 2026 at the Kendhoo Council Office.

"Announcement of the Sheet of Points Received by Candidates Shortlisted for the Position (A2 Form)"

Within 3 working days after the interview is held, the "Sheet of Points Received by Candidates Shortlisted for the Position (A2 Form)" will be announced on the Notice Board of this office. If there is any objection to the points given to candidates shortlisted for the position, such objection may be submitted to this office within 3 working days from the day the A2 Form is announced.

For clarification of information regarding this announcement, contact phone number 6600004. Email [email protected]. The criteria and procedures for recruitment and appointment to civil service positions, and all documents related to these procedures, can be downloaded from the Civil Service Commission website under "Recruitment Procedures" at (http://www.csc.gov.mv.dv.recruitment-usoolu).

Indexed from the Government Gazette on 18 Oct 2026. The original notice is the official version; if anything differs, it wins.

At a glance

Source
Gazette, notice (IUL)315-HR/315/2026/71
Openings
1 person

Requirements

  • Literacy and numeracy, or
  • 4 years of work experience in the field of the post's duties.

Responsibilities

  1. 01Clean and maintain the mosque doors, door frames, shelves, bookshelves, cupboards and air conditioning units.
  2. 02Clean and maintain the mosque yard, surroundings, paths and walls.
  3. 03Clean the mosque entrance and toilet facilities before and after each congregation prayer.
  4. 04Turn on air conditioning units 15 minutes before each prayer time and switch on lights and fans.
  5. 05Switch off fans and lights and lock the doors when the congregation prayer finishes.
  6. 06Maintain and clean the mosque waste bin and manage waste collection under the Council system.
  7. 07Dust and maintain books and literature kept in the mosque and store materials properly.
  8. 08Coordinate maintenance work in the mosque with the Imam and the Council administration.
  9. 09Assist the Imam and administration with religious educational programmes held in the mosque.
  10. 10Carry out work to prevent flooding and water damage to the mosque.

Salary & benefits

Advertised payMVR 7,530/month

Benefits

Pension contribution under the Pension Act of the Maldives.

Cleaner salary in the Maldives

How to apply

Submit documents to the Kendhoo Council Office, or by email to [email protected], before 14:00 on 22 October 2026. Include the Application Form for Advertised Vacancies (available from the Civil Service Commission website at https://www.csc.gov.mv/Announcement/ViewDownloads/4), your details with contact phone number and email address, two copies of your National ID card, copies of educational certificates and copies of work experience documents. For clarification, call 6600004 or email [email protected].
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Location

Place
Kendhoo
Atoll
Baa Atoll
Address
Baa Atoll Kendhoo Council Office

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About the employer

Baa Atoll Kendhoo Council

Government & public sector

Kendhoo Island Council is the local government body for Kendhoo, an inhabited island in Baa Atoll in the northern Maldives. It is an island-level administrative constituency, and its secretariat is on the island. The council has raised local development matters, including land erosion, the power network, waste management and space at the health centre, in meetings with the President. Its published headcount and founding date were not found in the sources reviewed.

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