Architect

1. Pension contribution receivable under the Pensions Act of the Maldives.
2. Additional allowance based on the salary scale set out in the government's pay framework for employees.

1. Liaising with stakeholders such as site inspection to determine the type, style and size of alterations to new buildings and existing buildings, as well as the project owner, management and other stakeholders.
2. Providing information on the materials to be used in construction and the time required for construction.
3. Preparing drawings and written descriptions of a design, including sketches, and incorporating the structural, mechanical and aesthetic parts into the final design.
4. Carrying out work with stakeholders and specialists to assess the feasibility of a project based on its type, cost, duration and the scope required by regulations.
5. Identifying and providing solutions to achieve the most complete interior environment and use, and preparing the designs, drawings and written descriptions required for this.
6. Monitoring whether construction work proceeds in line with the specifications set out in the project.
7. Monitoring whether construction work proceeds in line with the standards set out in the regulations.
8. Providing the technical advice needed for drafting bills, materials and measurements related to construction.
9. Design architectural work for construction projects and supervise that work.

1. A Master's degree at Level 9 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the post.

Or

1. A degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework, or a Bachelor's Honours degree, in a field related to the post, together with 4 years' work experience in a field related to the post.

Educational requirements for the post:

1. Architectural Conservation
2. Architectural Design
3. Architectural Science
4. Architectural Studies
5. Architectural Technology
6. Architecture
7. Conservation Architect
8. Interior Architect
9. Landscape Architect
10. Sustainable Architect

Preferred Discipline: None

Discipline related to the post: None

Related job sectors:

Practical, technical and research work in the field of architecture

1. Completed application form for the position (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website and the department website, counters and the link below) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2024/84/Annex%202%20-%20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u140d53hl.flr.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.

1. Meeting basic requirements (30%)
2. Additional qualifications beyond basic requirements (5%)
3. Points given to certificates related to the core or preferred discipline (% 5)
4. Additional experience beyond basic requirements (5%)
5. Assessment (Examination or Practical) (15%)
6. Presentation (10%)
7. Interview (35%)

Documents to apply for the post must be submitted through the link below before 13:30 on Thursday, 19 November 2026.

https://forms.gle/WoSzfBtVN8CST7UQ8

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.

Note: All documents along with the application form should be converted to a single PDF file and then uploaded.

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.

Interviews and examinations to select a candidate for this post will be held between 21 November 2026 and 30 November 2026 at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development.

Candidates applying for this post must be prepared to attend the examination and interview during that period.

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.

To clarify information regarding this announcement, contact 3041100. 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).