Senior IT Officer

• A special allowance equivalent to 35% of the salary shall be provided based on the position.
• A risk allowance of MVR 50.00 shall be provided for each day of attendance at work.
• In addition to this, if work is carried out during extended hours, overtime pay and Ramadan benefits shall be provided according to established procedures.

1. Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Networking, Programming, System Administration, Web Development, Hardware and Network Administration, Computer Science, Computer Software Technology, Computer Hardware Technology, Data Processing Technology, Software Engineering, IT Trainer, Technical Trainer, Technical Consulting, or a Master's degree from a field related to the responsibilities of the post. Or
2. Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Networking, Programming, System Administration, Web Development, Hardware and Network Administration, Computer Science, Computer Software Technology, Computer Hardware Technology, Data Processing Technology, Software Engineering, IT Trainer, Technical Trainer, Technical Consulting, or a first degree from a field related to the responsibilities of the post, along with 2 years of work experience in a field related to the duties of the post.

1. Maintain and secure the Authority's computer infrastructure, hardware, network and connectivity systems.
2. Identify technical problems that arise with the Authority's network and infrastructure, diagnose them, resolve them, and maintain network security.
3. Monitor technical problems that arise with the Authority's servers and resolve them on a daily basis, ensuring that security measures are implemented when addressing server security issues.
4. Support the maintenance and protection of IT infrastructure and equipment, preventive maintenance, and ensure that maintenance work is carried out in accordance with procedures.
5. Identify, obtain, install, update and maintain software and software licenses required by this Authority.
6. Develop plans for upgrading the Authority's systems, test them, implement them, and maintain records of upgraded systems.
7. Diagnose, resolve and monitor technical problems that arise with the Authority's systems, applications and web-based systems, coordinate with external service providers for problems that can be outsourced, and maintain monitoring records.
8. In addition to managing the Authority's databases, retrieve necessary changes to databases used in stock and other systems, update them and maintain the systems.
9. Maintain the Authority's email accounts, record and manage user accounts and access permissions.
10. Update and maintain the Authority's PBX system and related services.
11. Develop the Authority's website and provide technical support for necessary updates to the website.
12. Monitoring and maintaining the e-government network maintained in connection with Maldives Digital Service (M.D.S) and services related to it.
13. Maintain the Authority's IT security controls, user access, security updates and endpoint security, and coordinate with relevant parties in reporting and resolving IT security issues.
14. Maintain the Authority's data backup systems, verify that backups are performed, monitor data restoration and disaster recovery procedures.
15. Maintain the Authority's IT asset records, monitor equipment lifecycle, warranty and replacement matters.
16. Identify user needs of the Authority, analyse them, and provide technical assistance in improving systems and IT services.
17. Provide assistance to supervisors in the Authority's automation and digital advancement matters, and develop technology solutions as identified.
18. Coordinate with IT vendors, service providers and external parties related to the Authority, and address system, service and technical issues.
19. Maintain documentation and records related to the Authority's network, systems, security, assets and maintenance matters.
20. In addition to the matters stated above, supervising as per the I.T. infrastructure, system and technology matters, and carrying out other official tasks delegated by the Authority.

1. Application form for a full-time position. (This form can be downloaded from the link below. This form has also been published in the Gazette along with this announcement.) http://fpa.gov.mv/dv/downloads/job-application-form
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.

(b) If worked in a government-owned institution or private company or private institution or a registered national or international association or organization, a letter issued by that office stating the post held, the duration of the post, and (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (even if the post has been held in different positions within the same institution).

• Applicants for this post are requested to complete the application form and email the documents to be submitted, together with the application form, to [email protected] before 13:30 on 25 October 2026.
• It is hereby notified that emails received after the deadline will not be considered.
• A reply will be sent to this email when the application is received. If a reply is not received, please contact this Authority's official number 3010551 during business hours to confirm that the email was received.
• If the Government declares an earlier public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications for the job may be received up to the declared date.

• Interviews for this post will be held only with applicants who meet the requirements and are shortlisted.
• Applicants shortlisted for this post must participate in a test to demonstrate knowledge related to the post's work, in addition to the interview.
• Appointment to this post will be made based on qualifications and training, work experience and professional standards and skills, the results of the interview and test that will be evaluated, and after clearing the criminal record, if there has been no criminal record for the past 5 years.
• The posts of this Authority are posts not included in the Maldivian Civil Service.
• The official working hours of this Authority are from 8 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon.
• For further information:
• Phone: 3010551
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Website: www.fpa.gov.mv
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/fpa.maldives