Mohamed Hussain
Rihithari, Ma. Male'
Summary
An advocate for good governance and governance reform with a keen interest in administrative innovation and change to reach the optimum in public policy.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of the House
Maldivves Parliament
02.2009 - 05.2019
- Presided Parliament to elect The Speaker 2009,2014.
- Chaired Selection Committees for Constitutional Parliamentary Officers.
- Advised the Speaker on procedural matters
Member of Parliament
Shaviyani Atoll
02.1990 - 05.2019
- Negotiated major development projects from their conception to implementation to better the lives of the communities,such as harbors for all islands, Maakan'doodhoo to Milandhoo population consolidation and many more.
- Promoted community participation in attaining landmarks developments such as starting grade 8, A Level classes and a doctor for each island ahead of eligibility under Govt policy.
- Encouraged leadership by community opinion makers /atoll and island managers in initiating action for development goals and solving problems.
- Supported NGOs to enhance their roles as partners in development.
Minister for Presidential Affairs
Maldives Government
02.2005 - 08.2008
- Achieved a high level of synthesis with other branches of government, Ministries and other institutions for smooth functioning of the affairs of the state.
- Spearheaded major thrusts of public service modernization and administrative reform under the visionary leadership of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.
- Liaised with the Maldives Parliament on Govt legislative program and constitutional/statutory appointments.
- In-charge of the Cabinet Economic Committee/Council
- Provided support to the President in policy formulation,execution. Established and run monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for them.
Cabinet Secretary
11.1993 - 08.2008
- Pioneered the Cabinet Paper.
- Strengthened interface between the Cabinet and the Administration by forming a cabinet office within the President's office.
- installed a mechanism to monitor implementation of decisions made by the Cabinet
Minister of State for Presidential Affairs
Maldives Government
11.2003 - 02.2005
Similar as Minister of Presidential Affairs. There was no Minister position in between the President.
Executive Secretary to the President
The President
01.1989 - 11.1993
- Implement the President's policies across a wide spectrum of entities by closely working with the Ministers and Department Heads of the government.
- Overhauled the systems and fostered improved management capabilities in the President's Office to maintain a high level of performance under pressure when new tasks or responsibilities arose,
- Optimized performance through coordination of tasks and priorities and reorganization from time to time.
- Promoted a sense of team productivity.
- Enhanced overall office efficiency in the running of the President's Office. Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
Presidential Aide
12.1982 - 01.1989
- In-charge of the Section in the President Office managing recruitment, selection and employment of personnel for the pulic service ( Government employees). The Section also incorporated and revised rules for public servants.
- Initiated and managed basic public service modernization and administrative reform efforts beginning from introducing organization charts, job descriptions, job classifications, salary structures etc for the first time in the Maldives government.#
- Designed and implemented pioneering stages of job orientations and basic skills training for administrative support/administrative/ middle management/management staff in the government.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Research -
Southern Cross University
01.2011
Master of Public Management -
Victoria University of Wellington
01.2007
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Organizational Skills
Ministerial Positions
- Minister for Presidential Affairs, 02/07/05, 08/06/08
- Cabinet Secretary, 11/11/93, 08/06/08
- Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, 11/11/03, 02/07/05
- Executive Secretary to the President, 01/05/89, 11/10/93
Public Sector Services
- Presidential Aide, 12/05/82, 01/04/89, The President's Office
- Assistant to the Executive Secretary, 12/27/80, 12/04/82, The President's Office
- Secretary, 08/03/76, 03/23/80, The President's Office
- Secretary, 06/06/76, 08/02/76, Northern Group / Atolls Division, Ministry of Provincial Affairs
- Secretary, 12/29/74, 06/05/76, Atolls Division, Ministry of Home Affairs
- English Clerk, 03/06/73, 12/28/74, Office of the Prime Minister
Private Sector Services
Teacher, Aliya School, ML School, 1973, 1979
Training Seminars Certificates
- 61st Westminster Seminar on Parliamentary Practice & Procedure, House of Parliament, London, 2012
- Commonwealth Advanced Seminar on Transforming Public Organizations, Graduate School of Business and Government, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 2001
- Commonwealth Executive Programme in Public Management, Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada, 2000
- Commonwealth Advanced Seminar - Models for Change & Change Experiences, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, 1999
- CAPAM Conference on The Shifting Boundaries of Government, London, 1998
- Commonwealth Advanced Seminar on Strategies for Public Service Reform, Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Wellington, New Zealand, 1997
- Commonwealth Seminar on Quality and Productivity Improvement in the Public Service, Civil Service Institute, Singapore, 1995
- Strategic Executive Program, Monash Mt. Eliza Business School, Melbourne, Australia, 1995
- Commonwealth Program on the Management of Small States, Ripa International Limited, London, United Kingdom, 1992
- Training Seminar on National Government Administration (Senior Class Officials), Institute of Public Administration of National Personnel Authority, Tokyo, Japan, 1987
- Government Administration and Organisation Study, India, 1985
- Personnel Management, The International Training Institute, Sydney, Australia, 1983
- Introductory course on Classification, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Ottawa, Canada, 1982
- Certificate of competence, English Language Intensive Course, Western Australian Institute of Technology, Perth, Australia, 1980
- Local Certificates 1970-1975, A wide range of local certificates, including: Island Chief Certificate, Imam Certificate (Juma' Prayers), Teachers' Certificate for Mathematics, Dhivehi Language, Thaana, Arabi Writing, Clerk Certificate gr1, gr 2 and English Proficiency, Secretary Certificate, Secretary Certificate (English Proficiency).
Conferences Bilateral Visits
Maldives, 1989-2008, Maldives, 1989-2008, Maldives, 1989-2008, Maldives, 1989-2008, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Germany, India, Italy, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK, USA
Political Career
- Member of Parliament, Shaviyani Atoll, 02/24/90, 02/23/95, 02/24/95, 02/23/00, 02/24/00, 02/26/05, 02/27/05, 05/27/09
- Member of Parliament, Kan'ditheemu Dhaairaa, 05/28/09, 05/27/14, 05/28/14, 05/27/19, Dean of the House, Presided Parliament to elect the Speaker 2009 and 2014., Member, Presiding Panel, 17th Majilis, Chair, 241 Committee (2009), Chair, National Development Committee (2013), 18th Majilis, Deputy Chair, Standing Committee on Independent Commissions., 1997 Constitution, 2008 Constitution
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/19/56
- Gender: male
- Nationality: Maldivian
Timeline
Dean of the House
Maldivves Parliament
02.2009 - 05.2019
Minister for Presidential Affairs
Maldives Government
02.2005 - 08.2008
Minister of State for Presidential Affairs
Maldives Government
11.2003 - 02.2005
Cabinet Secretary
11.1993 - 08.2008
Member of Parliament
Shaviyani Atoll
02.1990 - 05.2019
Executive Secretary to the President
The President
01.1989 - 11.1993
Presidential Aide
12.1982 - 01.1989
Post Graduate Certificate in Research -
Southern Cross University
Master of Public Management -
Victoria University of Wellington
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