1. The Director General (Operations) on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Regeneration of the Grand Harbour invites applications for the post of Senior Manager in the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Regeneration of the Grand Harbour.

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 Senior Manager is Salary Scale 5, which in the year 2024 is €32,533.98 per annum, rising by annual increments of €640.67 up to a maximum of €36,378.

2.4 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 subject to Central Administration’s policies in force from time to time.

2.5 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 accordance with established vacancies.

2.6 The result will be valid for a period of two (2) years from date of publication.

3. The job duties for the post of Senior Manager may be viewed in Annex A attached to this Circular.

4.1 By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be:

The advice of the Citizenship Unit within Community Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit within Identita` should be sought as necessary in the interpretation of the above provisions.

The appointment of candidates referred to at (b), (c), (d) and (e) above would necessitate the issue of an employment licence in so far as this is required by the Immigration Act and subsidiary legislation. Jobsplus should be consulted as necessary on this issue.

ii. able to communicate in the Maltese and English languages;

iii. in possession of a recognized Masters degree at MQF Level 7 (subject to a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent*) in Business / Project Management or European Studies or Environment / Earth Sciences or Ecology or Sustainable Development or Climate Change or Waste / Resource Management or Parks Management or Geography or Economics or Public Policy or in relevant areas as determined by Management.

*A recognised Master's 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. A recognised Master’s 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 that the workload is comparable to at least 60 ECTS/ECVET credits.

iv. With five (5) years of Public Service management experience in, or any other management experience that may be considered by the Administration, as relevant for the post, which experience must be duly sustained with relevant evidence. 

       

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 Candidates who have not yet formally obtained or are not yet approved for the qualification specified in paragraphs 4.1 or else as indicated in paragraph 3.1 of the general provisions https://recruitmentadmin.gov.mt//attachments/2024_02_13_11_44_48_General%20Provisions_ENG.pdf  will still be considered provided that they submit evidence that they are in the final phase of their course leading to such qualification. Appointees must obtain, or be approved, for the award of such qualification by the 31st October, 2024. If this stipulated deadline for the attainment of such qualification is not met, the appointment will be, for this reason, automatically terminated.

4.4 Applicants must be of conduct which is appropriate to the post applied for. Those applying from outside the Public Service must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued by the Criminal Records Office or other competent authority not earlier than one (1) month from the date of application and state whether they have ever been in Government Service, giving details.