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Principal Investigation Officer

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives · Malé

At a glance

  • MVR 16,050 per month
  • Investigation Department
  • Maldivian nationals only

The notice gives no schedule.

About the role

Job opportunity

Date

21 October 2026

Number

(IUL)168-HR/1/2026/119

Investigation Department

Post

Principal Investigation Officer

Number of posts

01 (One)

Workplace

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives / C. Malé

Salary and benefits

- Salary: per month MVR 9,550.00

- Living allowance - MVR 3,000.00

- Service allowance - MVR 3,500.00

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. Holding a Bachelor's degree (a qualification at Level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives) in a field related to the post.

or

2. Holding a Diploma (a qualification at Level 5 of the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives) or higher in a field related to the post, together with at least 2 years of work experience in a field related to the post.

or

3. Holding an Advanced Certificate (a qualification at Level 4 of the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives) or higher in a field related to the post, together with at least 5 years of work experience in a field related to the post.

or

4. Having worked for 3 years at the Human Rights Commission in a post at Senior Officer level or a higher level, after meeting the requirements for a Senior Officer level post.

  1. Complaints submitted to the Commission under Law No. 2013/13 (Anti-Torture Law), to be investigated and decided within 03 months from the date the complaint is submitted.
  2. Taking part in site visits made to gather information related to a complaint.
  3. Taking statements from parties who are presented in relation to a complaint.
  4. Within a maximum of 2 months from the date a complaint is submitted, informing the complainant of how far the investigation of the complaint has progressed.
  5. Within 14 days of completing the investigation of a complaint, providing the complainant with the investigation report.
  6. Preparing the written documents required to send to the Prosecutor General's Office to file a case if torture is found to have occurred, and sending such a case to the Prosecutor General's Office within 14 days.
  7. Investigating complaints assigned for consideration among those submitted to the Commission, according to the opinion of the Director General.
  8. Sending the documents required to summon parties who must attend when complaints are considered to the relevant authorities.
  9. Working to resolve complaints by dealing with the parties involved in the submitted complaints.
  10. Performing duties under the procedure established by the Department to answer calls received on the Commission's toll-free phone line.
  11. Providing information to other parties in connection with complaints submitted to the Department, in accordance with established rules and procedures.
  12. Obtaining information required for the various studies needed in the course of investigations.
  13. Documenting information required regarding complaints and keeping such documents securely.
  14. Carrying out matters in accordance with the rules and procedures established for considering complaints.
  15. Taking part in seminars, workshops and trainings that the Commission requires, and taking part in other activities run by the Commission.
  16. Taking part in media programmes and providing information where the Commission is required to represent itself in such programmes, in connection with the post.
  17. Taking part in trips organised by the Commission when the Commission requires it.
  18. Taking part in other work carried out by the Commission and activities it runs.

Documents to submit

  1. Application form for a completed post (the checklist must be completed to ensure that all documents to be submitted for the post are in order. If a document is not prepared in line with the instructions set out below, that document will not be considered in eligibility evaluation or 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 certificate for a course made by a centre in the Maldives, a copy attested as a true copy of the original.

2.2. If the certificate submitted is a certificate for a course made by a centre outside the Maldives, a copy accredited by the Maldives Qualifications Authority and attested as a true copy of the original.

2.3. If no certificate has been received, a copy of the assessment report issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority, together with a letter confirming course completion issued by the college or university, attested as a true copy of the original.

3. Attested copy of the original transcripts of the completed course.

4. Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the person applying for the post.

(The duration of experience stated in the table can only be confirmed as the period stated in the letters of employment or experience for the post applied for. If this information is not complete in the letters of employment or experience for the post applied for, the period cannot be confirmed.)

5. Two clear copies of both sides of a valid Maldivian identity card.

6. If previously employed or if currently employed, official letters showing the duration held in those 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.

(Any document submitted after the announcement deadline, and any letter that does not state the period of work experience, will not be considered in eligibility evaluation or point allocation.)

Deadline

Before 12:00 noon on 01 November 2026

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.

What you would do

  • Investigate complaints under Law No. 2013/13 (Anti-Torture Law) and decide them within 03 months of submission.
  • Take part in site visits to gather information related to a complaint.
  • Take statements from parties presented in relation to a complaint.
  • Inform the complainant of the progress of the investigation within a maximum of 2 months of submission.
  • Provide the complainant with the investigation report within 14 days of completing the investigation.
  • Prepare documents to send to the Prosecutor General's Office and send a case within 14 days where torture is found to have occurred.
  • Work to resolve complaints by dealing with the parties involved.
  • Document information regarding complaints and keep such documents securely.
  • Take part in seminars, workshops, trainings and other activities the Commission requires.
  • Take part in media programmes and trips organised by the Commission when required.

What they are looking for

  • Bachelor's degree at Level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the post.
  • Diploma at Level 5 or higher in a related field, together with at least 2 years of related work experience.
  • Advanced Certificate at Level 4 or higher in a related field, together with at least 5 years of related work experience.
  • Three years at the Human Rights Commission at Senior Officer level or higher, after meeting the requirements for a Senior Officer post.

Benefits

  • Additional payment for work on public holidays and rest days according to the prescribed rules.

How to apply

Closes 1 Nov
Submit the application form with the required documents before 12:00 noon on 01 November 2026. The application form can be obtained from the Commission's website and counter (https://hrcm.org.mv/dv/downloads/job-application-form). Documents include attested educational certificates and transcripts, a CV, two copies of a valid Maldivian identity card, and official employment letters where applicable. To apply by email, send a single PDF to [email protected] stating the applicant's name and the announcement number.
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