Request for Expression of Interest – Gender and Safeguards Specialist (Local) 

The government of Maldives (GOM) intends to introduce a new Unemployment Benefits Act that will extend contributory social insurance to all Maldivian workers. The government will establish an Unemployment Insurance (UI) scheme which will be complemented by an integrated program of job search assistance and labour market reinsertion initiatives. The UI scheme will be designed to complement the Maldives Retirement Pension Scheme (MRPS), and the project will support the development of policy measures and capacity building to ensure the long-term fiscal sustainability of the MRPS and Old Age Basic Pension (OABP). Ministry intends to apply part of the proceeds for the selection of a gender and Safeguards Specialist for the implementation of this project. 

Scope of service required expertise & qualifications, and remuneration, please refer to the Terms of Reference. 

Contract Duration 

This is a 1-year contract, with the possibility of extension with pipeline donor projects. Upon signing of the contract, 3 months shall be counted as the probationary period. The contract shall be renewed based on performance, need, and funding. 

This contract is expected to commence in March 2025. 

The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development now invites interested eligible individuals to submit their Expressions of Interest (EoI). Interested individuals must provide a cover letter, their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.), academic certificates, and relevant reference letters, covering the Key Qualifications listed in the Terms of Reference.  

Deadline 

The expressions of interest must be email to [email protected], no later than 1330hrs Maldivian time on 12th March 2025. 

Note: The request for expressions of interest shall be read in conjunction with the TOR for the respective post.