• Consultation Facilitators for the 20-Year National Development Plan (2025–2045) 
  Positions: 15–20 | Duration: Up to 10 weeks, starting September 2025 | Location: Across the Maldives 
  Background
  The Government of Maldives, with the Ministry of Finance and Planning and the President’s Office, is formulating a 20-year National Development Plan (NDP) to guide the country’s sustainable growth from 2025 to 2045. This plan will shape policies, investments, and development priorities, ensuring inclusive participation from communities across all islands. 
  Objective 
  Consultation notetakers will accurately and systematically document community and sectoral discussions, ensuring that diverse perspectives are faithfully recorded for the NDP process. 
  Key Responsibilities 
  Preparation
  Attend briefing and training sessions on consultation tools and notetaking formats.
  Review background materials, including the consultation toolkit and project concept note.
  Coordinate with facilitators to understand discussion flow and key focus areas for each session. Notetaking During Consultations
  Take structured notes during townhall meetings and focus group discussions, organised by pre-identified thematic areas
  Capture summarised points, quotes, and insights representing participants’ perspectives and priorities
  Record consensus points, differing views, and notable statements
  Reflect contributions from different demographic groups without bias or interpretation.
  Post-Session Documentation
  Finalise and clean notes promptly after each session to ensure clarity and accuracy.
  Submit notes using the agreed reporting format within the set timeline
  Coordinate with facilitators to align session reflections and summaries
  Support thematic analysis if requested
  Qualifications and Experience
  Excellent listening and comprehension skills in Dhivehi; strong written communication skills in English
  Ability to summarise and structure notes clearly and concisely
  Experience in documenting consultations or community discussions
  Capacity to synthesise key points in real time without verbatim transcription.
  Familiarity with topics such as economic development, governance, environment, and social inclusion.
  Understanding of Maldivian cultural and social contexts, with sensitivity to gender, inclusion, and diversity
  Organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet short deadlines
  Willingness and ability to travel extensively to island communities
  Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field is an advantage but not essential for experienced candidates
  Civil servants are welcome to apply, in line with the Maldives Civil Service Regulation
  Reporting 
  Notetakers will report to the Fieldwork Manager and work full-time during the consultation period, with flexibility for travel and sessions outside regular working hours.
  Remuneration and Benefits 
  A daily remuneration of MVR 500 is offered, together with travel and accommodation arrangements during field visits.   
  Deadline: 24 Aug 2025 23:59
  Apply here: http://tiny.cc/NDPjobs