Departments/Sections

Department of Human Resource and Administration

Finance and Accounts Section:

• Preparation of Commission’s budget and submit to the relevant offices within the given period.
• Formulation  and Development of  a modern financial system
• Ensuring the utilization of Commission’s  budget, assets  and other resources complies with the rules and regulations
• Preparation of the Annual Financial Statement and submitting to the relevant offices within the given period.

Human Resources and Administrative Section:

• Plan, oversee and execute the administrative tasks of the Commission
• Formulating and implementing  the HR policy within the boundaries of the Employment law of Maldives
• Formulation of  organizational structure and Job Descriptions and recruitment of staff
• Develop an effective  Training Needs Assessment  and obtain training opportunities based on the  assessment
• Providing opportunities for the development and enhancement of the employees
• Formulation and implementation of Performance Appraisal
• Protecting the rights of the employees
• Managing the employees and available resources for  efficient operation of the Commission
•  Formulation and submitting the Annual Report to the relevant offices within the given period.
• Planning and conducting activities to create a friendly work environment
• Development of Commission’s Organogram
• Managing and operating all matters concerning employees.
• Organising and maintaining logistical matters related to the Commission
• Maintaining and updating the Commission’s Inventory

Department of Planning and Policy

International Relations Section:

• Establishing relations with like-minded international and regional organizations and   broadcasters.
• Seeking training opportunities and aid from international sources
• Sourcing technical assistance and training opportunities to develop and enhance the broadcasting industry of Maldives.
• Working with international sources to seek consultancy services for further enhancement of the Commission as well as the broadcasting industry as a whole.
• Hosting conferences/ workshops/and seminars in Maldives in collaboration with international broadcasters and/or broadcast related organizations.
• Seeking opportunities to represent the Maldives Broadcasting Commission in international forums.

Policy, Planning and Projects Section:

• Assist in developing and implementing policies and managing projects of the Commission.
• Developing action plans to implement Commissions policies, preparation of guidelines and assisting legal section.
• To plan and implement upgrading projects to develop the Commission and prepare the proposals required.
• To set short term, midterm and long term goals to reach milestones of the Commission.

Strategic Development and Research Section:

• Formulation and implementation of  Commission’s strategic plan
• Formulation of  local broadcasters’ development plan based on Commission’s strategic and action plans
• Reviewing and implementing the policies concerning the development of broadcasters
• Research on the international best practices and assisting the Commission to reach the targets within Commission’s mandate
• Assisting the operational affairs in training of staff
• Planning and conducting research based on Commission’s requirements

Department of Legal Affairs, Monitoring and Licensing

Legal Affairs, Communication and PR Section:

• Legally representing the Commission’s interests.
• Providing legal advice to the Commission and defend the Commission’s resolutions in court.
• Formulating “code of practice “ for broadcasters
• Preparations of legal responses for matters the Commission is answerable to.
• Providing legal assistance to all Departments and in developing “process and procedures”, rules and regulations of the Commission.
• Studying the existing laws for any conflict in the Commission’s mandate and proposing appropriate remedial amendments.
• Planning and conduction of awareness programs related to Commission’s mandate.
• Preparing and updating contents to be posted on the Commission’s website
• Publicizing any information related to Commission’s operation, through media briefings, press releases or other means
• Planning and working towards improving the image of the Commission.

Complaints and Licensing Section:

• Developing and Implementing a Complaints Mechanism
• Adjudicating Complaints filed under this Mechanism
• Monitoring the broadcasting services for compliance with rules and regulations
• Monitoring the broadcasters for compliance with the ‘Code of Practice’
• Managing and operating the procedures undertaken for issuing broadcasting licenses
• Establishing a proper licensing policy
• Maintaining registration register of licensed broadcasters

Monitoring and Engineering Section:

• Managing the technological and IT related works of the Commission
• Advise the commission on matters related to broadcast technology and engineering
• Providing technical assistance and guidance to the broadcasters  on the introduction of new technology
• Attending local and international broadcast fairs to gather information and familiarize with new technologies and trends in broadcasting.
• Establishing and managing technical issues of the Commission’s website.
• Introducing and utilizing office automation to increase efficiency of workplace.
• Formulation and implementation of a frequency plan and address the complaints on interference in collaboration with relevant authorities.

Commissioners Bureau:

• Planning and coordination of Commission’s meetings and conferences
• Coordination and scheduling of the Commissioners’ appointment schedule
• Preparation of Commission meeting agenda according to the instructions from the Secretary General
• Preparing and documenting the minutes of meetings
• Performing the secretarial works of the Commissioners