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Via GazetteNotice GS-148/IUL/2026/16

Assistant School Librarian

MVR 11,060/monthPosted 20 hours ago

Indexed from Government Gazette14 Oct 2026

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Job type
Full-Time
Closes
25 Oct
Source
Gazette
Location
HimandhooAlif Alif Atoll
Salary
MVR 11,060/monthAdvertised
Employment type
Full-TimeAdministration · Entry level
Deadline
Closes 25 Oct 202610 days left

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Announcement

Post

Assistant School Librarian

Post number

J-465023

Number of posts

1

Type of post

Permanent)

Rank of post

Rank 4 - Step 1

Classification of post

Duty station

Himandhoo School

Salary

8,505.00

Post Allowance

2555.00

Other allowances

1. MVR 70.00 per day of attendance
2. Pension contribution under the pension law of the Maldives, as provided for under that law.

3. Overtime pay for employees in accordance with the government's Pay Framework, as set out in the approved policy.

Main responsibilities and duties of the post

10

Identifying books needed for the library and assisting in book arrangements and in carrying out necessary tasks.

1

10

Processing books received by the library by cataloguing/categorizing according to established rules and standards of the library, processing books, and carrying out necessary tasks for the preservation of books.

2

10

Issuing and receiving items according to the established procedures of the library and carrying out necessary tasks to obtain missing items.

3

10

Shelving library books, inspecting the condition of books and carrying out necessary tasks to clean and maintain books.

4

10

Establishing guidelines for how the library is to be used in consultation with the librarian and the manager, displaying them in the library and carrying out work to familiarize users with them.

5

10

Introducing books and materials acquired by and received in the library to users and conducting programs to interest users in reading.

6

10

Carrying out all necessary tasks to maintain the library as a place where users are interested and marketing to stimulate user interest in reading.

7

10

Assisting in obtaining books and furniture and other items needed for the library.

8

10

Following guidelines and obtaining necessary assistance in carrying out tasks to maintain the library as a clean and well-preserved space.

9

10

Participating in training and exposure related to library work and carrying out work for personal development.

10

Requirements of the post

Holding a Certificate at Level 4 of the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives, or an Advanced Certificate, in a field relevant to the position.

(Educational stream(s) determined by the Commission for the post

  1. Archival Studies
  2. Archive Science
  3. Information Management
  4. Information Sciences
  5. Library and Information Services
  6. Library Science

Work experience in the field of the post shall be counted as part of the requirements.

(Field(s) of work determined by the Civil Service Commission for the post

  1. Library Services, Records Management, practical and technical work of archives and research work.

Documents to submit

  1. Application form for a full-time position (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website and the office's website, counter and 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.

(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 %

Additional qualifications beyond the basic requirement

5 %

Additional experience beyond the basic requirement

5 %

Assessment (Examination or Practical)

25 %

Interview

35 %

Appointment to the post shall be made if the applicant has obtained a minimum of 60 points out of all the criteria.

How to apply for the post and deadline

Documents to apply for the post must be submitted before 11:00 on 25 October 2026 at Himandhoo School. The application form and documents may also be accepted via 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.

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.

Interview (if there is an examination and presentation, these will also be included) will be held at the following place and time:

The interview and test to select a person for this post will be held between 29 October 2026 and 31 October 2026, at Himandhoo School.

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

Within three days of the interview being held, the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Job Applicants (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this office and on the office's website. If there is any objection to the points awarded to job applicants, such objection must be submitted to this office within three days of the A2 Sheet being made public.

For clarification about this announcement, contact (6660082). Emails should be sent to ([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 14 Oct 2026. The original notice is the official version; if anything differs, it wins.

At a glance

Source
Gazette, notice GS-148/IUL/2026/16
Openings
1 person

Requirements

  • Certificate at Level 4 of the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives, or an Advanced Certificate, in a relevant field.
  • Educational streams: Archival Studies, Archive Science, Information Management, Information Sciences, Library and Information Services, Library Science.
  • Work experience in the field of the post counts towards the requirements.
  • Field of work: Library Services, Records Management, practical and technical work of archives and research work.

Responsibilities

  1. 01Identifying books needed for the library and assisting with book arrangements and necessary tasks.
  2. 02Processing library books by cataloguing and categorising them under library rules and standards, and preserving books.
  3. 03Issuing and receiving library items under established procedures and obtaining missing items.
  4. 04Shelving books, inspecting their condition, and cleaning and maintaining them.
  5. 05Establishing library usage guidelines in consultation with the librarian and manager, displaying them and familiarising users with them.
  6. 06Introducing newly acquired books and materials to users and running programmes to encourage reading.
  7. 07Maintaining the library as a place users are interested in, and marketing to stimulate interest in reading.
  8. 08Assisting in obtaining books, furniture and other items needed for the library.
  9. 09Following guidelines to keep the library clean and well preserved.
  10. 10Participating in library-related training and carrying out work for personal development.

Salary & benefits

Advertised payMVR 11,060/month

Benefits

Pension contribution under the Maldives pension law.

School administrator salary in the Maldives

How to apply

Submit the application form and required documents before 11:00 on 25 October 2026 at Himandhoo School. Applications may also be sent by email to [email protected]. The application form is available from the Civil Service Commission website, the school office and the link given in the announcement. If a public holiday is announced before the deadline, applications may be received for the number of holiday days announced.
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Location

Place
Himandhoo
Atoll
Alif Alif Atoll
Address
Himandhoo School

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About the employer

Himandhoo School is a state school on Himandhoo island in Alif Alif Atoll, run under the Ministry of Education. The Ministry's school listing describes it as a combined two-session school covering the primary grades, and gives its opening date as 5 October 1985. The Ministry's listing reports 194 students, 31 teachers and 12 government staff. These are school-level figures rather than a published total headcount, so no headcount is recorded.

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