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Via GazetteNotice (IUL)141-HR/141/2026/137

Senior Project Officer

MVR 9,845/monthPosted 15 hours ago

Indexed from Government Gazette12 Oct 2026

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Job type
Full-Time
Closes
19 Oct
Source
Gazette
Employer
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and FitnessGovernment & public sector
Location
Not stated
Salary
MVR 9,845/monthAdvertised
Employment type
Full-TimeManagement · Senior
Deadline
Closes 19 Oct 20266 days left

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Announcement

Post

Senior Project Officer

Post number

J-466755

Number of posts

01 (One)

Type of post

Permanent

Rank of post

Public Service Rank 7 – Step 1

Duty station

Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness

Department / Section

Project Department, Project Implementation Section, Aid Projects Unit

Working Hours

08:00 to 14:00

Salary

MVR 9845.00 per month

Job Allowance (Standard 01)

MVR 4595.00 per month

Attendance benefit

MVR 125 (per day of attendance as determined)

Other allowances

  1. Pension contribution received under the Pension Act of the Maldives.
  2. Additional allowance as prescribed for Civil Service employees.

Main responsibilities and duties of the post

  1. Preparing contracts and carrying out all administrative tasks relating to the projects to be awarded, in the atolls assigned to the officer, from the development projects run by the Ministry, once the tenders are awarded.
  2. Responding to letters relating to the projects in the atolls assigned to the officer, from the development projects run by the Ministry, under the direction of a supervisor, and taking the necessary action.
  3. Completing the status of the projects managed by the officer
  4. Reviewing the spending on the projects managed by the officer and, when bills for the work assigned are submitted, carrying out the tasks required to send them to the Budget Section for payment.
  5. Preparing inspection reports arising from trips to islands to inspect the projects managed by the officer, and deciding on the matters noted in them according to the supervisor's view.
  6. Sending the letters that need to be sent to councils to determine the land on which the projects managed by the officer will be carried out, from the development projects run by the Ministry.
  7. Carrying out tasks notified under the direction of the person in charge of the section when the officer is on leave or absent.
  8. In addition to the duties specified in the job description, carrying out work assigned by the head of this department when they assign official duties.
  9. Participation in practical activities of events organised by the Ministry.
Requirements of the post

A degree at Level 7 or 8 on the Maldives National Qualifications Framework, or a Bachelor's Honours degree, in a field related to the work of the post.

Work areas of the post

  1. Technical work and research work included in project management activities
  2. Technical work and research work included in project-related work activities

Educational fields of the post

Accounting, Building Construction, Building Science, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Project Management, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Science, Data Analytics and Project Management, Development Economics, Development Studies, Economics, Energy Project Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Finance, Innovation Project Management, International Development, International Project Management, IT Project Management, Logistics Management, Management, Marine Conservation, Marine Resource Management, Measurement and Evaluation, Operations Management, Operations Research, Procurement Management, Project and Operations Management, Project Development, Project Engineering, Project Evaluation, Project Management, Project Planning and Management, Public Administration, Renewable Project Management, Structural Engineering

Documents to submit

1. Completed application form for the position (This form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website and the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness website (www.sports.gov.mv) and from the link below.)

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

2. Details of the applicant (including relevant phone number and email address)

3. A copy of the applicant's identity card (even if expired) showing both sides, a legible copy of a written document or ID card if the card is lost, or the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.

4. A letter from the office from which the employee is leaving the job, if an applicant with an agreement to serve the Civil Service / Government is transferring to this position, stating that there is no objection to leaving the current position.

5. Copies of educational certificates obtained.

(a) Copies of educational certificates and transcripts issued by institutions outside Maldives at the level designated by the Maldives Qualification Authority, or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter of 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 transcripts issued by secondary education institutions in the Maldives; or copies of the letter of course completion and transcript.

NOTE: Course completion letters (Course Completion Letter) issued by secondary education institutions in the Maldives, excluding the Maldives National University and the Islamic University of Maldives, will be accepted if the letter includes the reference number of the authorisation given by the Maldives Qualifications Authority to the institution to "batch validate" the certificate to the holder.

6. Copies of documents as specified below demonstrating work experience:

(a) A letter from that office stating the job held in a Civil Service position, a state institution, a government-funded organisation, the duration of employment (in years, months and days as appropriate), and the responsibilities of the job (even if employment has been in different positions in one department).

(b) Work carried out where the experience duration is not visible from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter issued by that office stating the position held, the duration of the post (in years, months and days as applicable), and the responsibilities of the post (even if work has been done in different positions in the same office).

(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.

(c) If employed in a national or international organisation / association, a letter from that place stating the job held, the duration of employment (in years, months and days as appropriate), and the responsibilities of the job (even if employment has been in different positions in one department) (this letter should state whether the position held was a paid position or not, or alternatively, an official letter from that place stating this).

(b) If employed in a dissolved state institution, or a private company or private organisation, or a dissolved national or international organisation or association, a letter from that office stating the job held and the duration of employment (in years, months and days as appropriate), the responsibilities of the job (even if employment has been in different positions in one department), or if such a letter cannot be obtained, the "Applicant Reference Check Form" in Table 8 of the Recruitment Principles.

Criteria for considering the most suitable person for the post

  • Education and work experience.
  • Level of familiarity with laws and regulations.
  • Prescribed regulations, principles and matters to be considered for a person to be eligible are available on the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness (www.sports.gov.mv) website.

How to apply for the post and deadline

Documents to apply for the post must be submitted by email to [email protected] before 13:00 on Monday, 19 October 2026. If the government declares a new public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, the application form will be accepted based on the date of that declared holiday.

NOTE: After converting all documents with the application form into a single PDF file, the file must contain the name and identification number of the person submitting the application.

Shortlisting

If the number of applicants who meet the requirements for this position exceeds 10, the 10 applicants with the highest points will be shortlisted based on educational level and experience and arranged in order to the position.

Examination and interview date and time

The examination and interview to select a candidate for this post will be held between 20 October 2026 and 19 November 2026 at the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness (3rd Floor, Velaa). Applicants for this post are requested to be prepared to attend the interview on those dates.

Publishing the "Sheet of points obtained by applicants for the position (A2 form).

Within 3 official working days of the interview being held, the "Points Sheet for Applicants to the Post (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this department and on the department's website. If there is any objection regarding the points given to applicants for the post, such objection should be submitted to this department or via email [email protected] within 3 official working days from the date the A2 Sheet is made public.

Further information

For clarification of information regarding this announcement, contact phone number 3347471 or 3347341. Email [email protected]. Guidelines and principles for recruiting and appointing civil service posts and all documents related to these principles can be found on the Civil Service Commission website under Downloads "Recruitment-related Guidelines" (http://www.csc.gov.mv/dv/recruitment-usoolu)).

Indexed from the Government Gazette on 12 Oct 2026. The original notice is the official version; if anything differs, it wins.

At a glance

Source
Gazette, notice (IUL)141-HR/141/2026/137
Openings
1 person

Requirements

  • A degree at Level 7 or 8 on the Maldives National Qualifications Framework, or a Bachelor's Honours degree, in a field related to the work of the post.

Responsibilities

  1. 01Preparing contracts and carrying out administrative tasks for projects awarded in assigned atolls, once tenders are awarded.
  2. 02Responding to project letters in assigned atolls under a supervisor's direction and taking the necessary action.
  3. 03Completing the status of the projects managed by the officer.
  4. 04Reviewing project spending and sending bills for assigned work to the Budget Section for payment.
  5. 05Preparing inspection reports from island trips and deciding on matters noted, according to the supervisor's view.
  6. 06Sending letters to councils to determine the land on which managed projects will be carried out.
  7. 07Carrying out tasks notified by the section head when the officer is on leave or absent.
  8. 08Carrying out work assigned by the head of department when they assign official duties.
  9. 09Participating in practical activities of events organised by the Ministry.

Salary & benefits

Advertised payMVR 9,845/month

Benefits

Pension contribution under the Pension Act of the Maldives, an attendance benefit of MVR 125 per day of attendance, and additional allowances as prescribed for Civil Service employees.

Project manager salary in the Maldives

How to apply

Submit documents by email to [email protected] before 13:00 on Monday, 19 October 2026, as a single PDF containing the applicant's name and identification number. Documents include a completed application form (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Announcement/ViewDownloads/4), applicant details with phone number and email address, a copy of the identity card or birth certificate, passport or driving licence, educational certificates and transcripts, and letters demonstrating work experience.
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About the employer

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness is a Maldivian government ministry responsible for promoting sports and recreational events, and for uniting and empowering young people across the Maldives. Its headquarters are at Velaanage in Malé. The ministry has existed under several names since 2008.

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