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MDP opens application for post of Secretary-General

The main ruling party, Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) has opened the applications for the post of the party’s Secretary-General (SG).

According to MDP, the applicants should fulfil three main requirements; must be an MDP member who has the managerial experience besides, proving the possession of skills and capability required for the post and having a university degree qualification.

The advertisement publicised states that the salary will be decided based on the negotiation between the most responsive applicant and the party. The deadline for the application is 19 February 2020.

The SG will be selected for a five-year term. The previous SG, Anas Abdul Sattar was assigned for the post on 11 February 2015. Thus, his term was expired on 11 February 2020.

Anas has defeated the present mayor of Male' city, Shifa Mohamed in the party primary that was held for providing MDP tickets to those who are interested in competing in the local council election slated for 4 April 2020.