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Ranks as stated in "Schedule of the Secretary General of Local Councils".

(The ranks of the post are included in Schedule 1 of this announcement.)

The offices of the island councils where the post is based and the places where the duties are performed, and the number of posts announced, are included in Schedule 2 of this announcement.

Salary as stated in "Schedule of the Secretary General of Local Councils".

(The salary of the post is included in Schedule 1 of this announcement.)

Executive allowance as stated in "Schedule of the Secretary General of Local Councils". (The executive allowance of the post is included in Schedule 1 of this announcement.)

1. Dental care services for Civil Service employees, in accordance with the established procedure.

2. Pension contribution payable under the Pensions Act of the Maldives.

As the post of Secretary General is the highest administrative position in the council administration, holders of the post of Secretary General are not entitled to overtime pay under Article 34(a)(4) of the Employment Act.

Among those applying for this post, candidates who meet the requirements of Public Service Rank 16, Level 3 will be given the opportunity only if no candidate meeting the requirements of Public Service Rank 16, Level 4 has applied, or if no candidate meeting the requirements of Public Service Rank 16, Level 4 is selected for the job.

Among those who meet the requirements of Public Service Rank 16, Level 3 and are employed, if within the term of that person's employment agreement they complete one of the certificates specified for Public Service Rank 16, Level 4, the person's job may be changed to the Public Service Rank 16, Level 4 rank for the remaining term of their employment agreement.

If, after appointment to the post of Secretary General, a situation arises in which a condition for appointment to the position under Article 78 of the Civil Service Regulations 2014 is not met, that person may be removed from the position.

1. Performing the duties required of the most senior administrative employee of council offices under the Civil Service Regulations 2014.
2. Performing the duties set out in Article 126(b) of Law No. 2010/7 (Law on the Decentralised Administration of Government Administrative Offices).
3. Performing the duties set out in Article 2.03 of Regulation No. R-20/2017 (State Finance Regulation).

(Note: Details of the duties are attached to this announcement.)

To apply for this post, applications must be submitted to [email protected] before 23:59 on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Applications and documents submitted by any means other than this email will not be accepted.

Note: After converting all documents accompanying the application form into a single PDF file, please include the name of the applicant and their ID card number in the file name, and state the name of the applying office in the subject line of the email.

If the government declares a new public holiday before the deadline for this announcement, the application form will be accepted for the day so declared.

1. Completed application form for the job (this form can be obtained from the link below on the Civil Service Commission website).

https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/20

2. Declaration by applicants for the post of Secretary General of Local Councils.

3. Applicant's contact details (including a telephone number and email address).

4. A legible copy of both sides of the applicant's Maldivian citizen identity card (even if expired), or, if no ID card is available, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.

5. A letter from the office where the applicant currently works, stating that it has no objection to the applicant resigning, for employees who have an agreement to serve the Civil Service or Government and who are selected for the post.

6. Copies of obtained educational certificates;

(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.

6. Copies of documents as specified below demonstrating 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 employed in a Government established agency, or a registered private company or private agency, or a registered national or international organisation or association, the written confirmation issued by the office stating the position held, duration of employment and (in years, months and days), and job responsibilities (even if work has been carried out in different positions in different departments of one agency), or if no such written confirmation can be obtained, the 'Reference Check Form for Job Applicant' in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.

The interviews, presentations and examinations held to select a person for this post will take place between 25 October 2026 and 24 November 2026. The examinations will be held at a venue determined by the Civil Service Commission. The interview and presentation will be conducted at the Civil Service Commission or via "video conference". Please also be prepared to remain available for interviews during that period.

Within 3 non-public-holiday days and 20 days of conducting the interview, the "Sheet on how points were awarded to candidates for the post (Form A2)" will be published on this Commission's website so that it is visible to the public. If there is a complaint about how points were awarded to candidates for the post, that complaint must be submitted to this Commission within 3 non-public-holiday days from the day Form A2 is published.

Complaints are to be submitted through "My Account" as a complaints request.

For clarification regarding this announcement, please call 3307307. Please email [email protected]. The procedure for selecting and appointing the Secretary General of Local Councils, and all documents relating to that procedure, will be available under the "Policies" section of the Civil Service Commission's website at https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/20.