Announcement

Position:

Librarian

Position Number:

J-455558

Number Required:

01 (One)

Position Type:

Permanent

Position Rank:

Rank 7 - Step 1

Position Classification:

-

Workplace:

Fuvahmulah City Council/ Gn. Fuvahmulah

Salary:

Monthly 9845.00 (Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Five) Rufiyaa

Job Allowance:

Monthly 4595.00 (Four Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Five) Rufiyaa (1st year rate)

Attendance Allowance:

125.00 (One Hundred Twenty Five) Rufiyaa per day of attendance

Other Allowances:

Pension Contribution as provided under the Pension Law of the Maldives.

Overtime pay as stipulated under Civil Service regulations.

Ramadan Allowance as applicable every Ramadan month.

Main Responsibilities and Duties of the Position:

Accountability to the Council and the Secretary General in all matters related to the Council administration

Full support in implementing decisions made by the Council, and guidance from the Secretary General or Supervisor in performing administrative tasks related to implementation of such decisions

Providing library services according to established library opening procedures

Issuing books from the library

Processing of discarded items and writing off. And maintaining checked cards

Assigning accession numbers to books

Organizing and maintaining books available in the library

Processing and maintaining books, newspapers, magazines and other materials received or obtained by the library under an organized system

Providing easy access to library resources to all users who need library resources under established principles, which includes book borrowing, reserving, issuing and receiving items, and interlibrary loans

At the end of each week, taking action against those who have taken books that are overdue according to the rules established for action at the end of that week

Working together with all staff in developing and promoting the library. In this way, arranging displays, marking certain occasions, and performing other tasks to be done in the library

Organizing and maintaining shelves according to established principles

Working according to established principles in processing books and performing maintenance work on damaged items with the assistance of other staff members

Submitting written requests to relevant parties for obtaining all necessary items for the library, and maintaining records of correspondence

Assisting in obtaining books and furniture needed for the library

Providing assistance and support needed for the work carried out by the section

Establishing a procedure according to a principle that exists when the library is quiet at all times

Qualifications of the position:

Having obtained Level 7 or 8 qualification from the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives in the field related to the position's duties.

Educational fields of the position:

Archival Studies

Archive Science

Archives and Records Management

Imaging Sciences

Information Management

Information Sciences

Information Studies

Librarianship

Library and Information Management

Library and Information Sciences

Library and Information Studies

Library Management

Library Science

Library Studies

Library Technology

Records and Archives Management

Records Management and Archival Sciences

Scope of work of the position:

Library services, records management, archive operational and technical work and research activities

Documents to be submitted:

Application form for a completed position (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website and the office website, counter and the link below.)https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2021/84/1e148c34-bc04-4150-9537-29309c104aa7.docx

Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).

A copy of pages showing both sides of the identity card (even if expired) with legible handwriting, or if the ID card is lost, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving license.

Employees who have an agreement to serve the Civil Service / Government If previously appointed, a written certificate from the office issuing the job that there is no objection to leaving the current position.

Copy of the educational certificates obtained;

(a) Copy of educational certificates and transcripts issued by institutions outside Maldives accredited with level classification from the Maldives Qualifications Authority; or: In case of no certificate, copy of course completion letter and copy of assessment report and transcript issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority

(b) Copy of educational certificates and transcript issued by institutions providing secondary education in Maldives; or copy of course completion letter and transcript.

Copy of documents that fit the following categories indicating work experience:

(a) If work experience has been carried out in a Civil Service position, in a state institution, in a government-funded organization, the job held, the duration of the job (in years, months and days), and a written document from that office listing the responsibilities of the job separately (even if work has been done in different positions within one institution).

(b) From among the experience of Civil Servicehttps://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/ Work done to verify periods of experience that cannot be seen from, and the duration of the job (in years, months and days), a written document from that office listing the responsibilities of the job separately (even if work has been done in different positions within one institution).

(a) If employed in a private company or private institution, a letter issued by that office stating the job held, the duration of employment (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the job (even if the job has been held in different positions in one institution) separately stated and the number of employees at the place of work.

(c) If worked in a national or international organization or society, a letter issued by that place stating the job held, and the duration of employment (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the job (even if the job has been held in different positions in one institution) separately stated (this letter should state whether the position held is a pensionable position or not. Or alternatively, an official letter issued by that place stating so should be submitted).

(b) If worked in a government authorized institution, or an authorized private company or private institution, or an authorized national or international organization or society, if no letter is received from that office stating the job held and the duration of the job (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the job (even if the job has been held in different positions in one institution) separately stated, the "Reference Check Form showing work experience at authorized places" in Schedule 8 of the Recruitment Principles.

Matters to be considered for being the most qualified person for this position:

The matters to be considered for being the most qualified person for this position are included in clause 12 of the Civil Service Employment and Appointment Guidelines and Principles 2021 (Third Amendment).

How to apply and deadline:

Applications for this position should be submitted before 13:00 on 07 July 2026 to Fuvahmulah City Council. Application forms and documents for the position can also be reviewed via email [email protected].

And if the government sets a holiday before the deadline of the announcement, applications for the position can be reviewed on the set holiday.

Shortlisting:

Among those who applied for this position, the most qualified candidates based on educational level and experience, and who meet the requirements for the position, will be shortlisted.

Interview and examination location and duration:

The interview and examination to determine a person for this position will be held between 08 July 2026 and 31 August 2026 at Fuvahmulah City Council.

Publication of "Sheet showing how points were awarded to candidates applying for the position (A2 Sheet)"

Within 3 working days after the interview, the "Sheet showing how points were awarded to candidates applying for the position (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this institution and on the institution's website. If there is an objection to how points were awarded to candidates applying for the position, such objection should be submitted to this institution within 3 working days from the date of publication of the A2 Sheet.

To clarify the information regarding this announcement, please contact 6865001 or email [email protected] accordingly.

The criteria and principles for recruitment and appointment to Civil Service positions and all documents related to these principles can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website under Principles > "Recruitment Principles" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51) is available.