Ministry of Gender and Family
Maldives

Programme Assistant (PWD)

VACANCY NOTICE NO. 2018/05

Issue Date: 16 April 2018 Closing Date: 02 May 2018 -1400hrs

Title	Programme Assistant (PWD)	Duty Station	Male’, Maldives
Post No.	SSA	Organizational Location	Ministry of Gender and Family
Grade	SSA-4	Duration	(1 year)

MAIN DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Department of Ministry of Gender and Family, the incumbent will do the following:

1-Coordiate and conduct a “National conference on Persons with Disabilities” in:

- Conducting series of consultations with persons with disabilities, their families, stakeholders and civil society in four

targeted regions of the Maldives: Male’, H.Dh. Kulhudhuffushi, L. Gan and S. Hithadhoo.

- Conduct a two day thematic conference on areas identified ion the consultation series;

- Consolidate the final conference report; and

- Develop a two-year action plan to promote the rights and well-being of children and persons with disabilities.

(Full scope of work in the proposal)

2-Establish a Comprehensive national Registry of Persons with Disabilities in the Maldives; and

3-Other works as assigned by the Department/Division Head

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, ETC.

Competencies	1. 1.Teamwork 2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences *3. Communication 4. Producing results 5. Moving Forward in a Changing Environment
Functional Knowledge & Skills	Good analytical, writing, and presentation skills. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Dhivehi, Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
Educational Qualifications	Required: Bachelor’s degree in disabilities, social science, or related fields Desirable: Basic understanding on human rights principles.
Experience	Required : Should have at least 5 years office work experience in development planning, social policy analysis, monitoring, research and evaluation, monitoring and evaluation theory, methodology, technology and tools Desirable: Excellent communication and analytical skills in English and Dhivehi languages and demonstrated ability to transfer and impart knowledge.
Computer Literacy	Computer literate, including MS Office package and use of email, internet, etc.
Languages	Excellent knowledge of English and Dhivehi

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Note: Applicants should submit a brief resume of their relevant experience and other qualifications and give reasons for 
being suitable for the post, using the WHO Personal History Form (PHF). Applicants may contact the WHO Country Office for
the PHF or download it from the website http://www.searo.who.int/maldives/about/employment.

1.     Applicants from the United Nations or Specialized Agencies should apply through their HR Officers, and should attach
       completed personalhistory forms.

2.     Application, marked “Confidential” should be submitted to the WHO Country Office for Maldives, 6th Floor, Roashanee 
       Building, Sosun Magu, Male’, in the PHF form as stated in 1 above. Applications can also be submitted through e-mail
      to: [email protected] with the subject as “Application for the post of “Programme Assistant (PWD)”

3.     A written test, using computer, will be held for the short-listed applicants. The performance in written test will 
       decide applicant’s eligibility to appear in the interview.

4.     Date and time of the written test and interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates separately. 
       Recruitment process time is approximately 2 months.

5.     This vacancy is for nationals of the Republic of Maldives only.  Minimum age of employment is 20 years

6.     Annual salary: MVR124,416.00

7.     WHO is committed to workforce diversity

9.     WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers

10.   Please contact WHO Country Office, Male’, Republic of Maldives, for any further details.

16 April 2018

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