Career Opportunity: Junior Analyst (External Relations)
Prime focus of position
- Performs tasks related to EU/international matters falling within the MCA’s sphere of activity.
- Carries out research and analysis on EU/international developments.
- Coordinates, on behalf of the Authority, with external entities including international organisations, ministries and other government agencies.
- Contributes towards the achievement of MCA’s objectives across all operational disciplines.
Main Responsibilities
- Carries out research on national and international developments in the sectors falling under the competence of the Authority, including policy and legislative proposals.
- Acts as contact point, reviews and manages requests for information received from the Ministry, the EU and other international organisations / competent bodies.
- Ensures adequate follow-up to requests received and adherence to established deadlines, escalating any issues with superiors in a timely manner.
- Assists the Manager (External Relations) in drafting briefing notes, position papers, reports and other documentation in prescribed formats.
- Liaises with internal experts in relation to information requests and all other international activity coordinated by External Relations.
- Participates in meetings organised locally or abroad as directed by the Manager (External Relations).
- Liaises with counterparts in competent line Ministries, the European Commission and other national and international bodies.
- Assists in the organisation of meeting / events with an international components hosted by the MCA.
- Researches funding opportunities both for the Authority and the communications sector.
- Promotes creating greater awareness within MCA on the international affairs managed by External Relations including on EU institutions, processes and key international developments.
- Supports the development of MCA’s PR activity in relation to international affairs.
- Contributes to the achievement of the MCA objectives across all operational disciplines.
- Manages assigned internal administrative and procurement processes for External Relations projects. Tasks include defining service and supply requirements, drafting technical specifications, coordinating with Procurement for sourcing quotes and proposals, assessing proposals, and preparing letters of award and contracts. Also oversees and reviews outsourced service and supply contracts related to these activities.
- Performs other duties as directed by the Manager (External Relations).
Qualifications / Skills Required
- Be in possession of recognised qualification at MQF level 6 in European Studies, Diplomatic Studies, International Affairs, or a relevant discipline.
- Having knowledge of the MCA, the EU institutions and the relevant EU decision-making processes will be considered an asset.
- Have good oral and written communication skills in both Maltese and English.
- Have an aptitude to carry out analytical and research work.
- Be highly organised and flexible.
- Be a dynamic, result-oriented and organised with a can-do attitude.
- Be a self-starter who takes initiative and is able to work independently as well as within a collaborative team.
- Be proficient in the latest suite of office automation.
Jobsplus permit no: 1004/2024
The MCA is an equal opportunities employer.
Candidates should send their CV and covering letter by post or by email at vacancies@mca.org.mt.
For more information, please contact our Human Resources team on +356 21336840.
Foreign qualifications need to be verified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) and applications not containing the MQRIC recognition will not be considered.
Closing On: Sunday 17th November 2024