Programme Coordinator
Indexed from Government Gazette21 Oct 2026
- Job type
- Full-Time
- Closes
- 28 Oct
- Source
- Gazette
- Employer
- Ministry of Arts, Culture and HeritageGovernment & public sector
- Location
- MaléMalé City
- Salary
- MVR 23,585/monthAdvertised
- Employment type
- Full-TimeManager
- Deadline
- Closes 28 Oct 20267 days left
From the notice
Copied textAnnouncement
- Post
Programme Coordinator
- Post number
-
- Number of posts
1 (One)
- Type of post
Contract
- Duration
2 (two) years
- Duty station
Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Malé
- Salary
MVR 16,080.00 per month
- Post allowance
MVR 7,505.00 per month
Other allowances
- Attendance allowance: MVR 205.00 per day attended
- Overtime payment as per the principles set for Civil Service employees
- Pension contribution payable under the Pensions Act of the Maldives
Main responsibilities and duties of the post
- Planning and running all matters related to the respect campaign according to the guidance of superiors.
- Supervising the daily work of the campaign office and the work of its staff, and providing guidance.
- Submitting regular campaign progress reports to superiors and to the relevant committees.
- Assessing campaign progress and the extent to which results are being achieved, against the established KPIs.
- Identify the training requirements needed to develop the section's human resources, draw up a Human Resource Development Plan, implement that plan on the basis of principles and ethical standards, make the necessary changes, and carry these out and ensure they are done fairly
- Coordinate the implementation of campaign activities across the country in collaboration with various ministries, councils and state institutions of the government.
- Maintain the media plan prepared for delivering campaign messages to the public.
- Identify the risks that may arise in carrying out the project and, while taking measures to reduce such risks, be fairly accountable to all parties who are accountable in relation to the project.
- Build a collaborative, equitable and fair working environment for staff in the section, including by running programmes that foster teamwork, unity and a sense of purpose in work.
- Send documents such as letters and notes to the ministry's departments and other departments, and carry out work to send responses before the deadline for various correspondence received by the section.
- Identify obstacles to achieving the campaign's goals and, while advising managers on how to resolve them, study policies and procedures relating to staff, identify the changes that need to be made, and share them with the relevant parties.
- Carry out and oversee staff performance evaluations in line with the Civil Service Regulations and the Civil Service staff performance evaluation procedure, and prepare and maintain the annual leave plan for staff.
- In cases where another staff member of the section is not present at work, temporarily carry out the tasks that managers assign from that staff member's responsibilities.
Requirements of the post
- A Doctoral degree at Level 10 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the post, and at least 2 years' experience working in a management field related to the post.
or;
- A Master's degree at Level 9 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the post, together with 4 years' work experience in a field related to the post, of which at least 2 years must have been in a management field.
or;
- A Bachelor's degree or Bachelor of Honours at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the post, together with 8 years' work experience in a field related to the post, of which at least 2 years must have been in a management field.
Educational fields for 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
- I.T 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
Areas of work of the post:
- Managerial-level and technical work and research work included in project management work
- Managerial-level and technical work, and research work, within the industry to which the project relates
Documents to submit
- Application form for permanent employment (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website and the department website, at counters and from the link below) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2021/84/1e148c34-bc04-4150-9537-29309c104aa7.docx
- Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
- 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.
- 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.
- Copies of obtained educational certificates; (a) copies of educational certificates issued by a higher education institution outside the Maldives whose level has been determined and stamped by the Maldives Qualifications Authority, together with a copy of the transcript; or, in cases where there is no certificate: a copy of the letter of course completion, a copy of the assessment report issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority, and a copy of the transcript; (b) copies of educational certificates issued by a higher education institution in the Maldives, together with a copy of the transcript; or a copy of the letter of course completion together with a copy of the transcript.
- 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
The criteria to be considered for the person to be most suitable for this post are specified in item 12 of the Civil Service Job Recruitment and Appointment Standards and Principles 2023 (Second Amendment).
How to apply for the post and deadline
Documents required for the post must be submitted by 13:30 on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage (National Center for the Performing Arts, Chandhanee Magu / Malé). Application forms and documents for the job may also be submitted by 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.
NOTE: When sending all documents submitted with the application as a single PDF file by email, the subject line of the email must include the name of the post.
Shortlisting
From among those who have applied for this position, candidates will be shortlisted based on their educational level and experience, selecting those with the highest points from among the candidates who meet the requirements for the position.
Interview and examination venue and duration
The interviews and examinations held to select a person for this post will take place between 1 November 2026 and 1 December 2026, at the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage (National Center for the Performing Arts, Chandhanee Magu / Malé).
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 of information regarding this announcement, contact 7226046 or 3036904 / 3036905. 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).
Indexed from the Government Gazette on 21 Oct 2026. The original notice is the official version; if anything differs, it wins.
At a glance
- Source
- Gazette, notice (IUL)473-HR/473/2026/153
- Openings
- 1 person
Requirements
- Doctoral degree at Level 10 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a related field, and at least 2 years' experience in a related management…
- Master's degree at Level 9 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a related field, with 4 years' work experience in a related field, at least 2…
- Bachelor's or Bachelor of Honours at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a related field, with 8 years' work experience in a…
Responsibilities
- 01Plan and run all matters related to the respect campaign under the guidance of superiors.
- 02Supervise the daily work of the campaign office and its staff, and provide guidance.
- 03Submit regular campaign progress reports to superiors and the relevant committees.
- 04Assess campaign progress and results against the established KPIs.
- 05Identify staff training needs, draw up and implement a Human Resource Development Plan.
- 06Coordinate campaign activities across the country with ministries, councils and state institutions.
- 07Maintain the media plan for delivering campaign messages to the public.
- 08Identify project risks, take measures to reduce them, and be accountable to all parties.
- 09Build a collaborative, fair working environment for staff, including programmes that foster teamwork.
- 10Send letters and notes to ministry and other departments, and send responses before deadlines.
Salary & benefits
Benefits
Attendance allowance of MVR 205 per day attended, overtime payment under Civil Service principles, and pension contribution under the Pensions Act of the Maldives.
How to apply
Attachments from Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage
Location
- Place
- Malé
- Atoll
- Malé City
- Address
- National Center for the Performing Arts, Chandhanee Magu, Malé
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About the employer
Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage
Government & public sector
Maldivian government ministry responsible for preserving the country's culture and heritage. It was first formed in 2014 as the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, later became the Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage, and was renamed in 2026. Agencies under it include the Dhivehi Language Academy and the National Center for the Protection of Heritage.
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