Jobs at Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade · IT

1. Basic salary scale of the Government of Maldives Pay Framework (as of 1 November 2025) plus overtime allowance and other benefits.
2. Pension contribution received under the Pension Act of the Maldives.

Main responsibilities and duties of the post:

1. Attending to day-to-day IT issues within the Ministry, either through the Ministry's IT Help Desk or in line with decisions made by the Section.
2. Filing and maintaining, in order, hard copies of letters sent outside the Section and all letters received by the Section, and maintaining digital copies of correspondence in line with the set procedures.
3. Preparing IT equipment assessments required by the Ministry's various sections, preparing recommendations for required items, preparing requests for approved items in line with the set procedures, regulations and laws, submitting them for procurement, and setting up and configuring these items once received by the Ministry.
4. Maintaining and updating the inventory of all IT equipment in the Ministry.
5. Installing and maintaining software used in the Ministry's computer systems in line with Ministry policy, responding to issues arising, and ensuring that software installed on systems complies with this policy.
6. Resolving issues arising with all IT equipment in the Ministry.
7. Maintaining the Ministry's CCTV camera system, attendance system and access control system at both hardware and software level.
8. Providing IT support for services delivered through Microsoft Office 365 in the Ministry.
9. Providing IT support related to the Ministry's PABX system.
10. Keeping the Ministry's Active Directory updated and maintained.
11. Carrying out day-to-day assigned tasks in line with the guidance of the IT Section Head/Supervisor.
12. Attending to the IT work of other companies and offices operating under the Ministry.

Holding a Level 5 Diploma or Level 6 Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree on the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives

Holding a Level 4 Certificate 4 or Advanced Certificate on the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives in a field related to the post, together with 4 years of work experience in a field related to the duties of the post

Educational qualifications:

• Business and Information Technology
• Computer Hardware and Networking
• Computer Hardware Technology
• Computer Programming
• Computer Science
• Computer Software Technology
• Computing
• Data Processing Technology
• Hardware and Network Administration
• ICT System Support
• Information Technology
• Networking
• Programming
• Software Engineering
• System Administration
• Web Development

Scope of work:

• Technical work related to Information and Communication Technology

1. 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
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.

(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.

The criteria for being the most suitable candidate for this post are contained in Number 12 of the Civil Service Eligibility and Appointment Rules and Principles 2021 (Third Amendment).

Documents to apply for this post must be submitted before 12:00 on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade (11th Floor). If the application form and documents are sent by email, please send them to [email protected].

If the Government declares a public holiday before the deadline of the announcement, the application form for the post may be accepted on the declared date.

From among those who apply for this post, the shortlist will be drawn up based on educational qualifications and experience, selecting those who score highest among the candidates who meet the requirements.

- The interview and examination for this post will be held in November 2026 at the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade. Applicants for this job are requested to be prepared to attend the interview on those dates.

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 about this announcement, contact 9603323668+. To email, write to [email protected]. If submitting an application by email, submit all documents as a single scanned PDF file.

The criteria and procedures for selecting and appointing persons to civil service posts, and all documents relating to those procedures, are available from the Civil Service Commission website, under Policies and Procedures > "Recruitment Policy" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).