Asia Shipping and International Trading Co. Ltd.
September 2018 – October 2019

As the Corporate Head of the ASIA Shipping and International Trading Co Ltd, which holds its offices in Thailand and Maldives, Ms. Muna’s roles included ensuring the integrity of the governance framework of the Company and the efficient administration of the company, whilst ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and implementing decisions made by the Board of Directors. Furthermore, acting as advisor to the company directors and liaising with auditors, lawyers, tax advisers, bankers on governance issues. She was also the responsible person to manage all business developments. One of the major projects handled includes Complete International Logistics of Crossroads Maldives Project as the Main supplier for Singha Estate, Thailand.

Employment Tribunal
24th August 2014 – 22nd July 2018

During her tenure as a member of the Employment Tribunal, Muna’s role and responsibilities were to examine and adjudicate cases submitted to the Tribunal, into legal matters arising in the work environment between the employer and employee and any matters ascribed to the Employment Tribunal pursuant to the Employment Act (Law 2/2008) or any other Act or regulation or under any agreement, in an expeditious and simple manner.

During her tenure at Employment Tribunal, Ms.Muna completed intense trainings related to the employment arena at International Labor Organization (ILO) in its training center at International Training Center in Turin, which includes International Labor Standards for Judges Lawyers and legal educators and Evolving Forms of Employment Relationships and Decent Work.

Operations Police Integrity Commission
July 2012 - Aug 2014

As a Director at Operations Police Integrity Commission, Muna’s undertook many tasks and responsibilities, including organizing and leading daily operations for effective performance and administration of the Commission as Head of Operations. Also, organize and lead all HR related activities (recruitment, leaves, terminations, inductions, signing and bringing necessary amendments to contracts, and job descriptions monitoring and evaluation of staff performance and appraisals) as head of HR. Representing the Commission at the UNDP as the member of technical committee on Integrated Governance Project of Access to Justice Sector was also one of her major roles.

Ministry of Defence and National Security 
April 2007 - July 2012

During her tenure as Assistant Director at the Ministry of Defence and National Security, Muna undertook many tasks and responsibilities, including vital roles in coordinating and managing all administration related tasks, preparing annual reports, managing Minister’s Bureau, managing filing and archives. She remained as a Member of the Human Resource Management and Development Committee and was the head of personnel training panel.

During her tenure at the MOD, Muna was a member of the special team selected for the restructuring initiative of Ministry of Defence which was done in collaboration with Defence Institutions Reform Initiative (DIRI, USA).

Ministry of Defence and National Security
Jan 2012 - April 2012

During her tenure as Acting Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Defence and National Security, Muna represented Ministry of Defence and National Security at Civil Service Commission Advisory Committee & lead the work as head of Personnel Department, General and Corporate Administration, Legal Unit, Ministers’ Bureau & HRMD Committee.

Educational Background:

2015-2016 Masters of Human Rights and Democratisation Asia Pacific (The University of Sydney, Australia) 2008 Bachelor of Business (Double Major, Management and Marketing) (Edith Cowan University, Australia, Campus: ACBT, Colombo) 

Work Experience:

Ministry of Economic Development
Consultant on The Delivery of Labour and Employment Mandate in the Ministry of Economic Development
January 2019 to 7th September 2020 -

During her tenure as Consultant on The Delivery of Labour and Employment Mandate in the Ministry of Economic Development (January 2019 to 7th September 2020), Moomina undertook many tasks and responsibilities, including vital roles in formulating and implementing the process of transferring the employment mandate from Maldives Immigration to the Ministry of Economic Development, under the policy changes brought about by the new government. She subsequently oversaw the establishment of the Employment Approval process, the registration process in the Xpat Online System, and the deposit refund function. She played a key role in reviewing and revising the existing policies on labour to reflect the current situation and to better protect and ensure stakeholders rights and responsibilities.

Tree Top Hospital, Tree Top Health Pvt Ltd,
Manager, Human Resources - January 2017 to September 2018  
Assistant Manager, Human Resources - October 2016 to January 2017

During her tenures as Assistant Manager and then Manager Human Resources at Tree Top Hospital, Moomina Waheed established, organized and oversaw the human resources management and administration of the TTH. She also worked on formulating human resources development and management policies and procedures. Organizing and executing the recruitment of clinical and non-clinical staff, Moomina Waheed actively led the recruitment process of staff that were recruited into the TTH at the very beginning of its establishment and operation.

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives
Assistant Research Officer - February 2004 to 2006
Planning Officer - April 2008 to September 2010  
Director, Corporate Affairs Department - September 2010 to July 2015  

Moomina Waheed first joined HRCM in 2004 and subsequently worked at different levels for over 9 years. During this period, she has undertaken many task and responsibilities, including vital roles in the formulation and implementation of the Commission’s Strategic Plan, Annual Reports, Annual Budget, Annual Work Plans, preparation of shadow/alternative reports for the UN Human Rights Systems, International Relations and relationship-building with various institutions of the State. She was also involved in major investigations of human rights violations and research projects, and was instrumental in formulating policies and procedures on recruitment, training and development of human resources, and policies on procurement and administration. Moomina Waheed has represented the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives at various seminars and meetings at the national level and in the international arena.

As Director, Cooperate Affairs Department, Moomina Waheed reorganised and oversaw the Human Resources Unit, the Administration and Procurement Unit, and the Finance Unit. She provided financial advice to the Secretary General and on several occasion during her tenure she undertook the responsibilities of Acting Secretary General.