Ministry of Social and Family Development
Maldives
Request for Expression of Interest for Safeguards Consultant

Request for Expression of Interest for Safeguards Consultant

 

The Ministry of Social and Family Development is implementing the Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives (SGII) Project funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the government of Maldives to strengthen gender-responsive processes, practices, and increase access to sustainable support services for elderly, children and survivors of DV/GBV at central and decentralized levels.

 

The objective of this assignment

 

The Ministry of Social and Family Development is seeking to hire a Safeguards Consultant who will support the Project Management Unit (PMU) in ensuring compliance with the Environmental and Social Safeguards, in accordance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009, government rules and regulations, and project documents.

 

Scope of service, Required Expertise & Qualifications, and Remuneration

Please refer to the Terms of Reference

 

 

Contract Duration and commencement

 

Successful candidates will be contracted for a period of 1 (one) year, with potential renewal of contract based on performance and organizational needs up to the total duration of the project. This contract is expected to commence in July 2025

 

 Submission Deadline

The expressions of interest must be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than 1400 hours on 20 July 2025. 

 

Documents to be submitted:

  1. Cover Letter for Expression of Interest
  2. Copy of National Identification Card
  3. CV including information that demonstrates that the candidate is qualified to undertake the scope of work.
  4. Copies of attested academic qualifications certificates accredited by Maldives Qualification Authority.
  5. Reference letters from current and/or previous employers.

 

Application should be emailed to the following:

 

Project Director

Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project

Ministry of Social and Family Development

2nd floor, Umar Zahir Building, Orchidmaa Hin’gun, Hulhumalé, Maldives

Email:  [email protected] 

14 July 2025
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