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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) assists and supports developing countries as the executing agency of Japanese Official Development Assistance. Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Operational Capacity Improvement Project (Ehee-D project) is a technical cooperation project undertaken by Maldivian and Japanese government. Hereby JICA dispatches Japanese Expert Team (JET) to Maldives for the project. Public Service Media (PSM), Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have been working with JET as Maldivian counterparts.

The project is looking for a dedicated Maldivian candidate to fill the following position as a local project staff.

Position: Assistant Project Coordinator

Working hours: Sunday- Thursday 8:30-16:30(Ramazan period may differ)

Work Location: Radio Building, PSM, Male’, Maldives

Salary: MVR10,000 to MVR15,000 (Depending on qualification and work experience)

Qualification / Requirements:

• Minimum GCE “A” Level or equivalent qualification
• Computer literate (well versed in MS-Office)
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in private or government sector
• Excellent communication skill in English and Dhivehi (Japanese languages skill will be advantage)
• Pleasant personality and a team player

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of JET Senior Project Coordinator, the Assistant Project Coordinator will be required to perform the following duties and responsibilities to achieve the project goal.

• Supporting the coordination work between JET and Maldivian counterparts or other stakeholders (e.g., managing tasks and deadlines, making appointments or arranging meetings)
• Drafting documents, letters, meeting minutes or reports in English or Dhivehi
• Accounting and Procurement support work
• Secretarial work for the Senior Project Coordinator

To apply:

Interested candidates please submit your full CV (written in English) along with a copy of National ID & Passport size photograph data by e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected] before 16:00, 31^st May 2022.

Interviews will be granted only to short listed candidates.

Note:

• This position will be employed by the project- not employed by JICA, Japanese government nor Maldivian counterpart agencies.
• This position will be temporary employment contract. The contract shall be renewed every year until the end of the period of the project (March 2025).

10^th May 2022

Hisayasu KONDOH (Mr.) Senior Project Coordinator, Ehee-d Project