Vacancy Details
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Manager II (Project Management)
Reference No. Circular No. HR/MGP 14/2025
Public Service Employees
Indefinite
Administrative and Managerial Published Date: 27/06/2025 11:00Closing Date: 11/07/2025 13:30Ministry: Ministry for Gozo and PlanningDepartment: Programme Implementation Directorate
Vacancy Brief Description
1. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Gozo and Planning invites applications for the post of Manager II (Project Management) in the Ministry for Gozo and Planning.
Salary
2.1 This appointment is subject to a probationary period of twelve (12) months.
2.2 During the probationary/trial period, appointees must successfully complete appropriate induction programmes organised by the Institute for the Public Services to be eligible for confirmation of appointment.
2.3 The salary for the post of Manager II (Project Management) is Salary Scale 7, which in the year 2025 is €30,506.98 per annum, rising by annual increments of €531.17 up to a maximum of €33,694.00.
2.4 A Manager II in Salary Scale 7 who are in a possession of a recognised Masters Degree at MQF level 7 (subject to a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent*) will progress to Salary Scale 6 (€32,279.02 x €596.33 - €35,857.00 in 2025) on completion of three (3) years service as Manager II in salary scale 7, subject to satisfactory performance.
*A recognised Masters qualification with a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET credits is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal Masters recognition statement being submitted with the application (subject to the provisions of clause 5.4 of the General Provisions document). A recognised Masters qualification from the University of Malta (awarded pre-2009) with less than 60 ECTS/ECVET credits is acceptable provided that it is verified by MQRIC or the University of Malta that the workload is comparable to at least 60 ECTS/ECVET credits.
2.5 A Manager II in Salary Scale 7 who are in a possession of a recognised Bachelor’s Degree at MQF level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent*) will progress to Salary Scale 6 (€32,279.02 x €596.33 - €35,857.00 in 2025) on completion of six (6) years service as Manager II in Salary Scale 7, subject to satisfactory performance.
*A recognised co parable Bachelor's Qualification, as applicable, is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement being submitted with the application (subject to the provisions of clause 5.4 of the General Provisions document). A recognised Bachelor's qualification from the University of Malta (awarded pre-2009) with less than 180 ECTS/ECVET credits is acceptable provided that it is verified by MQRIC or the University of Malta that the workload is comparable to the minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVET credits.
2.6 Appointees will also be entitled to the payment of an annual performance bonus of up to a maximum of 15% of their basic salary, subject to satisfactory performance, and a payment of an annual class allowance of €2,000, subject to Central Administration’s policies in force from time to time.
2.7 It will not be possible to request a transfer before a two (2) year period from date of appointment. On the lapse of a two (2) year period, appointees may only be transferred at their own request to carry out duties elsewhere in the area of Project Management, in accordance with established vacancies.
2.8 The result will be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of publication.
2.9 In terms of the requirements emanating from Directive 16, regarding the “Governing Framework for Preventing and Managing Conflicts of Interest in the Public Administration”, issued by the Principal Permanent Secretary on 27th November 2023 and which came into force on 1st February 2024, the Selection Board will assess candidates’ previous employments to assess potential conflicts of interest. In this respect, candidates are to provide a completely updated CV, including qualifications and employment history with their application. Any potential conflict of interest matters noted will be reported to the respective Permanent Secretary, to ensure that should the candidate be recruited, such conflicts of interest would be appropriately managed.
Moreover, selected candidates are to report any known actual, potential or apparent conflicts of interest prior to accepting an appointment, through the prescribed Declaration available at Appendix 1 to Directive 16 (available here).
Duties
3. The job duties for the post of Manager II (Project Management) may be viewed in Annex A attached to this Circular.
Eligibility
4.1 By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be: Public Officers, or Public Sector employees seconded with the Malta Public Service, or RSSL employees. Public Officers who are on loan/detailed with/deployed with/on attachment to Public Sector organisations may also apply;
(i) must be proficient in the Maltese and English languages.
AND
in possession of a recognised Masters Degree at MQF Level 7 (subject to a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent*) in Project Management or Management Studies or European Studies or Business Administration or Creativity and Innovation or Quality Assurance Management or Evidence-Based Management or Mediterranean Studies or Accountancy or a recognised comparable professional qualification at MQF Level 7 in Accountancy, or in relevant area as determined by Management.
*A recognised Masters qualification with a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET credits is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal Master's recognition statement being submitted with the application (subject to the provisions of clause 5.4 of the General Provisions document). A recognised Masters qualification from the University of Malta (awarded pre-2009) with less than 60 ECTS/ECVET credits is acceptable provided that it is verified by MQRIC or the University of Malta that the workload is comparable to at least 60 ECTS/ECVET credits.
OR
in possession of a recognised Bachelor’s Degree at MQF Level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent*) in Project Management or Management Studies or European Studies or Business Administration or Creativity and Innovation or Quality Assurance Management or Mediterranean Studies or Accountancy or a recognised comparable professional qualification at MQF Level 6 in Accountancy, or in relevant areas as determined by Management and eight (8) years satisfactory managerial experience.
*A recognised comparable Bachelor's Qualification, as applicable, is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement being submitted with the application (subject to the provisions of clause 5.4 of the General Provisions document). A recognised Bachelor's qualification from the University of Malta (awarded pre-2009 with less than 180 ECTS/ECVET credits is acceptable provided that it is verified by MQRIC or the University of Malta that the workload is comparable to the minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVET credits.
Public Officers applying for this post must be confirmed in their current appointment, unless the current appointment is in a different class/career stream or in a definite position, but may apply for a lower grade/position even if not confirmed and whether in the same stream or not. Reversion to previous unconfirmed appointment is not possible.
4.2 (i) Moreover, candidates who have not yet formally obtained any of the above-mentioned qualifications will still be considered. Such candidates are to submit evidence that they have been approved for the award of the qualification in question.
(ii) Furthermore, candidates who are currently following a recognised programme of study at a higher MQF level than that requested above will also be considered. Such candidates are to submit evidence that they have successfully completed the necessary ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent, and attained the required MQF level, by the closing time and date of the call for applications. Prospective applicants should note the requirement to produce MQRIC recognition statements in respect of their qualifications from MQRIC, or other designated authorities, as applicable, as per provisions applicable to this call for applications (see link below).
4.3 Furthermore, candidates who have not yet formally obtained or are not yet approved for the qualification specified in paragraphs 4.1 or else as in paragraph 3.1 of the general provisions https://publicservices.gov.mt/en/people/Documents/Recruitment_GenProvs/General%20Provisions_ENG.pdf will still be considered provided that they submit evidence that they the are in the final phase of their course leading to such qualification. Appointees must obtain, or be approved, for the award of such qualification within one year of their appointment date. If this stipulated deadline for the attainment of such qualification is not met, the appointment will be, for this reason, automatically terminated.
4.4 Public officers who are ordinarily resident in Gozo but currently working in Malta, and who hold the same substansive grade as that being advertised, may apply laterally. If selected, such public officers will be permanently assigned to work in Gozo, carrying their respective grade, salary entitlement, and salary point, including entitlement to increments, any progression, and promotion tied to the post. It is clarified that such candidates will not be awarded additional marks in the selection process for the possession of any qualifications which are an eligibility requirement as stated in this call for applications.
Ministry / Department Details
Ministry / Department : | Ministry for Gozo and Planning |
Contact Persons : | Mariann Azzopardi |
Address : | Ministry for Gozo and Planning Corporate Services Directorate People Management Unit St Francis Square Victoria, Gozo Malta |
Telephone : | 22155496 |
Email address : | [email protected] |
Note
- In case of conflict in interpretation of any part/s of a call for applications, the final interpretation should be that of the published Maltese version of the call for applications.