Maldives
Request for Expression of Interest
Project Coordinator (individual) for the “Institutional strengthening and capacity building for the sound management of chemicals and wastes in the Maldives” project
The Government of the Republic of Maldives, through the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, is implementing the 'Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building for the Sound Management of Chemicals' project. This initiative, funded by the UNEP Special Programme, aims to enhance the management of hazardous chemicals in the Maldives by strengthening the institutional capacity of the Chemicals Management Unit within the Environment Management and Conservation Department, as well as other relevant stakeholders. The project focuses on improving national capabilities for monitoring and controlling chemical management, raising awareness, and enhancing coordination among stakeholders for continuous dialogue on chemicals management. These efforts aim to facilitate the enforcement of existing laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards to promote the sound management of chemicals at national, local, and private levels.
The Special Programme forms part of UNEP’s sub-programme on chemicals and wastes, which supports countries in enhancing their institutional capacities to implement the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions, the Minamata Convention, and the Global Framework on Chemicals. The Maldives has secured funding from the Special Programme Trust Fund to bolster its national efforts in the sound management of chemicals.
The Ministry invites interested eligible individuals to submit their application.
The details of the Eligibility criteria, Scope of work, Remuneration and Duration of Assignment can be found in the attached TOR of this announcement.
Submission Deadline
The expressions of interest must be submitted before 1200 hours (Maldivian time), 6th October 2025 to the email address: [email protected]. Applications with all the supporting documents attached will only be accepted.
Application title: Project Coordinator (individual) for the “Institutional strengthening and capacity building for the sound management of chemicals and wastes in the Maldives” project
Address to:
Human Resource Division
Ministry of Tourism and Environment,
5th Floor, Velaanaage, Ameer Ahmed Magu,
Male', 20096, Republic of Maldives
Contact No: 3018300
Website: www.environment.gov.mv
Documents to be submitted
- Curriculum Vitae (clearly stating the starting and ending month and year for previous experiences)
- Copy of National ID Card
- Accredited copies of Academic Certificates (Documents accepted are copy of accredited certificates/ Letter of completion from the university together with a written document from Maldives Qualification Authority stating that the course completed is accredited to a certain level.)
- Employment Verification Letter from previous employer(s)
- Candidates currently working in the Civil Service should provide a letter of no objection from their current employer to release from the job.
Interested individuals may obtain a Terms of Reference attached to this advertisement and also made available at www.environment.gov.mv.
Note: The Ministry has the discretion to refuse applications that do not fulfill the requirements. The Ministry also has the discretion to withdraw the announcement at any moment.
