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Senior Bureau Officer

MVR 15,250/monthPosted 1 day ago

Indexed from Government Gazette14 Oct 2026

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Job type
Full-Time
Closes
22 Oct
Source
Gazette
Employer
Human Rights Commission of the MaldivesGovernment & public sector
Location
MaléMalé City
Salary
MVR 15,250/monthAdvertised
Employment type
Full-TimeAdministration · Senior
Deadline
Closes 22 Oct 20266 days left

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Job opportunity

Date

14 October 2026

Number

(IUL)168-HR/1/2026/117 

Commission Bureau

Post

Senior Bureau Officer

Number of posts

01 (One)

Workplace

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives / C. Malé

Salary and benefits

- Salary: per month - MVR 8,500.00

- Living allowance - MVR 3,000.00

- Service allowance - MVR 3,500.00

- Phone allowance MVR 250.00

In addition to this, if work is done on public holidays and rest days, additional payment shall be provided according to the prescribed rules.

Official working hours

From 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday to Friday

Requirements

1. Possession of a Diploma (Level 5 qualification of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework) from a field related to the work, or

Alternatively,

2. Possession of an Advanced Certificate (Level 4 qualification of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework) from a field related to the work, together with 2 years of work experience in a related field, or

Alternatively,

3. Passing at least 2 subjects at GCE A Level, together with 2 years of work experience in a related field.

Responsibilities of the post

  1. Preparation of agendas for Commission meetings and maintenance of attendance at meetings and conducting all administrative work related to the meetings.
  2. Arranging administrative matters for meetings attended by Commission members, obtaining necessary information and providing assistance to the department head in preparing documents and correspondence.
  3. Providing necessary administrative assistance to the department head in preparing documents to examine the extent to which Commission decisions are implemented.
  4. Drafting the minutes of Commission meetings according to the rules, and making the necessary amendments as per the direction of the department head and finalizing the minutes within two weeks.
  5. Transmitting Commission meeting decisions to the relevant departments in a manner consistent with the procedure.
  6. Organizing and maintaining all documents related to Commission meetings, as well as audio, photo and video recordings.
  7. Obtaining necessary information from departments for other meetings attended by Commission members, preparing pre-meeting information sheets under the direction of the department head and distributing them to the parties that need to send meeting minutes.
  8. Providing assistance to the department head in preparing speeches, presentations and additional information required for meetings attended by Commission members.
  9. Arranging appointments of persons requested to meet with members under the direction of the department head, obtaining necessary documents for these meetings from the relevant parties and preparing them, maintaining records of these meetings, and providing necessary administrative assistance to the department head in any additional work related to these meetings.
  10. Establishing and maintaining cooperation with international human rights organizations and groups, and providing necessary assistance to the department head in the work required to be carried out.
  11. Providing necessary assistance to the department head in reviewing the Commission Bureau's annual work plan.
  12. Preparing and submitting necessary information for the Commission's annual report.
  13. Arranging administrative matters that need to be settled in trips attended by Commission members under the direction of the department head.
  14. Preparing replies to documents received by the Commission Bureau and submitting them to the parties that need to send them.
  15. Conducting all administrative work of HD meetings.
  16. Establishing an environment for working together by maintaining contact with departments, government offices, as well as private parties.
  17. Providing assistance by participating in election monitoring activities, field work and media monitoring activities carried out to monitor events and demonstrations, participating in public awareness programmes, and participating in trips organized to disseminate information.
  18. Representing the Commission and providing necessary information by participating in national and international meetings, seminars and media programmes related to human rights.
  19. In addition, participating in trips organized by the Commission and actively participating in various activities and other work being carried out by the Commission.

Documents to submit

  1. Form for applying to the full-time post: (A checklist must be completed to confirm that all documents required to be submitted with the application have been submitted. If a document is not completed in accordance with the guidance provided below, that document will not be considered in the eligibility evaluation and point allocation.)
  2. Attested copy of educational certificates mentioned in the requirements of the post as the original.

2.1 If the certificate submitted is a course certificate issued by a centre in the Maldives, an attested copy of the original.

2.2 If the certificate submitted is a course certificate issued by a centre outside the Maldives, an attested copy of the original accredited by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.

2.3 If the certificate has not been issued, an attested copy of the assessment report issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority together with a letter from the college or university confirming completion of the course.

  1. Attested copy of course transcripts as the original.
  2. Curriculum vitae (C.V) of the applicant.

(The duration of experience mentioned in the CV shall be calculated based on the duration stated in the letters of work experience or work history for the position applied for. If this information is not provided in the letters of work experience or work history for the position applied for, the duration shall not be calculated.)

  1. Two clear copies of both sides of a card confirming that the person is a Maldivian citizen.
  2. If the person has previously held a position or is currently holding a position, official documentation showing the duration of the positions and the responsibilities of those positions.

The official letter must contain the following information.

  • Letterhead or place address and phone number and email.
  • Stamp.
  • Name, position and signature of the responsible person of the place of employment or current employment.

(After the announcement deadline passes, no letter submitted and no letter indicating the period of work experience held will be given points in eligibility evaluation and point allocation.)

Deadline

22 October 2026 before 12:00 noon

Otherwise

  1. Persons selected for this post shall complete a probation period of 3 months. After the completion of 3 months, the Commission shall decide on the continuation of employment in the post based on the performance during the probation period.
  2. If more than 10 candidates apply for this post, after administering a screening test to all applicants, 10 candidates shall be shortlisted based on the test results. Shortlisted candidates shall be given a theory test, and those who pass shall be called for an interview.
  3. The theory test for candidates applying for this post shall be held at the Commission's main office (M. Chandbaleevilaa (Star Clouds Building, 12th Henveiru)).
  4. If a candidate is absent on the day specified by the Commission for the theory test or interview for any reason, no further test or interview shall be administered.
  5. Persons applying for positions in the Commission shall be Maldivian citizens aged between 18 (eighteen) and 55 (fifty-five) years.
  6. A member of the Commission, or a relative of a member of the Commission, or a relative of an employee of the Commission (mother, father, sibling, spouse, child, nephew or niece, or cousin) shall not be eligible for a position in the Commission.
  7. If a person selected for this post is registered in a political party, they shall be removed from the registration of the party upon being appointed to the post.
  8. The application form can be obtained from the Commission's website and counter. (https://hrcm.org.mv/dv/downloads/job-application-form)
  9. For clarification of further information, contact 3003116 or 3003114.
  10. If submitting the application form by email, submit to [email protected].

NOTE: Forms for employment sent via email regarding this announcement will only be accepted as a single document in PDF format. It is also noted that the application form in the PDF file sent via email for employment must contain the name of the applicant and the announcement number.

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 (IUL)168-HR/1/2026/117
Openings
1 person

Requirements

  • Diploma (Level 5, Maldives National Qualifications Framework) from a field related to the work, or
  • Advanced Certificate (Level 4, Maldives National Qualifications Framework) from a related field, with 2 years of related work experience, or
  • Passing at least 2 subjects at GCE A Level, with 2 years of related work experience.
  • Maldivian citizen aged between 18 and 55 years.
  • Not a Commission member, or a relative of a Commission member or employee.
  • Registration in a political party must be removed upon appointment.

Responsibilities

  1. 01Preparing agendas for Commission meetings, maintaining attendance and conducting all related administrative work.
  2. 02Drafting Commission meeting minutes and finalising them within two weeks.
  3. 03Transmitting Commission meeting decisions to the relevant departments.
  4. 04Organising and maintaining meeting documents and audio, photo and video recordings.
  5. 05Preparing pre-meeting information sheets and assisting the department head with speeches and presentations.
  6. 06Arranging appointments and meetings requested by members, and maintaining records of them.
  7. 07Assisting in preparing the Commission's annual report and reviewing the Bureau's annual work plan.
  8. 08Arranging administrative matters for trips attended by Commission members.
  9. 09Preparing replies to documents received by the Commission Bureau.
  10. 10Maintaining cooperation with international human rights organisations and representing the Commission at meetings and seminars.

Salary & benefits

Advertised payMVR 15,250/month

Benefits

Phone allowance of MVR 250.00 per month, and additional payment for work on public holidays and rest days under the prescribed rules.

Administrative officer salary in the Maldives

How to apply

Submit the application form with the required documents by 22 October 2026 before 12:00 noon. The form is available from the Commission's website and counter. Forms may be emailed to [email protected] as a single PDF that includes the applicant's name and the announcement number. For clarification, call 3003116 or 3003114.
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Location

Place
Malé
Atoll
Malé City
Address
M. Chandbaleevilaa (Star Clouds Building, 12th Henveiru)

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About the employer

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives

Government & public sector

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) is the country's national human rights institution. It promotes and protects rights under the Constitution, Islamic Shari'ah and the international human rights conventions the Maldives has ratified. Its work covers investigating complaints, inspecting places of detention, reviewing laws, advising government and running training and awareness programmes. It is based in Malé. It was first set up by Presidential Decree in December 2003, and its governing law is the Human Rights Commission Act (6/2006). The 2008 Constitution made it a constitutional body.

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