Senior Officer (Programmes & Operations)

Environment Resources Authority in Malta is looking to recruit a Senior Officer (Programmes & Operations) to join their team on a full-time basis. 

Job Details:
In the role of Senior Officer (Programmes & Operations), the Officer is responsible to assist the respective Office in strategic management, follow up on the deliverables of the Directorate, and manage the assigned duties through effective Programmes and Operations. The employee shall be responsible to support the Director’s office within the Corporate Services Directorate of the Authority and, contribute to the overall targets of the Authority.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation in collaboration with Senior Management of the strategic plan for the Corporate Services Directorate;
• Actively support the achievement of the Corporate Services Directorate Performance objectives through effective interaction between all Units within the Authority and other entities;
• Coordinate, develop, and evaluate the various assigned operational support projects and processes;
• Conduct research into operational practices, processes, and procedures, and recommend updates and/or changes as and when necessary;
• Follow-up programs and initiatives in order to enable the implementation within timeframes/quality /costs as set by the Authority;
• Keep abreast with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and developments including public procurement, recruitment, GMICT policies, and any relevant reporting;
• Assist and participate in pre and post-contract evaluations and resulting purchase orders, ensuring that accuracy and integrity, and cost-effectiveness are achieved;
• Assist the Director’s office in tasks related to the coordination and management of matters concerning corporate services and ensuring effective coordination across all Ministries, entities, and ERA Units;
• Drawing up research reports as required, following up on recommendations that emerge from such research and delivering presentations on research undertaken as appropriate, and presenting findings and recommendations based on a thorough analysis with a view to enhancing performance and related procedures;
• Carrying out specific Audit checks and investigations as required by the Director;
• Assisting in the coordination of the timely preparation and formulation of meeting briefs with regards to meetings held by the Directors’ office as appropriate and, participating in internal meetings and taking minutes as required;
• Assisting the Director and Assistant Director of Corporate Services with internal and external bodies responsible for Corporate Services and be able to network, develop and maintain a good working relationship with all officials employed by the Authority as well as contact persons within the Ministry and other entities;
• Following and participating in meetings, conferences, and meetings related to Corporate Services as required and in line with instructions, ensuring that the relevant reporting structures with regard to participation in meetings are adhered to;
• Schedule and follow up the timely adoption, implementation, and submission of internal, Government policies and periodical reports linked to the proper discharge of the Authority’s commitments. In addition, to co-ordinate the clearance process for relevant documentation as well as any follow-up action as required; and
• Carrying out any other duties as directed by the Director and/or Assistant Director of Corporate Services.

• Bachelor’s Degree [MQF Level 6] with a minimum total of 180 ECTS credits in Business Studies, General Management, Engineering or comparable qualification as recognized by MFHEA;
• Alternatively in case of no first degree, a Master’s Degree [MQF Level 7] with a minimum total of 90ECTS credits in Business Studies, General Management, Engineering, or comparable qualification as recognized by MFHEA;
• This particular job specification requires the candidate to be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in Maltese, therefore a minimum ‘O’ Level in Maltese is required;
• A minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience in a similar role;
• Any foreign qualifications will not be taken into consideration unless accompanied by an equivalence certificate from MFHEA Malta.