Administration Officer 4 (Survey interviewing)

Job Description
The National Statistics Office in Malta is currently looking to recruit an Administration Officer 4 (Survey interviewing) to join their team on a full-time basis.

Job Role:
The ideal candidates should be skilful individuals who are keen to embark on a statistical career with a specialisation in survey interviewing as an Administration Officer 4.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating, supervising and monitoring data collection projects and processes
• Acting as a senior survey interviewer for tourism surveys and other projects, in line with set methodologies, by personal or telephone interviewing
• Administrative support in surveys and other projects as deemed necessary by the Head of Unit, including data entry, coding, and updating of registers
• Assisting the senior management in administrative tasks such as scheduling
• Reporting to the Data Management Unit on data collection procedures executed at points of data collection such as the Airport (Tourstat Survey). 

A detailed job description can be obtained from the Head of Human Resources and Staff Development Unit at the NSO.

Benefits:
The NSO thrives to offer

• A friendly working environment
• Team building activities and annual events
• Family-friendly measures and a work-life balance
• Health insurance cover
• Career progression
• Flexible working arrangements and
• Training and opportunities for pursuing further studies including scholarships.

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

• A recognised Certificate at MQF Level 4 or better in a relevant subject area

OR

• Two (2) Advanced Level subject qualifications relevant to the post, together with ten (10) years, or equivalent, of relevant experience
• Applicants should note that the shortlisting procedure will be determined on the basis of the relevance of qualifications to the field of work.

Candidates are also required to have:

•     Excellent level of interpersonal skills
•     Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (preferably qualified with a European Computer Driving License - ECDL)
•     Good numerical and IT skills
•     Sound written and verbal communication skills in English language and any other official European language, preferably Maltese
•     The ability to work in a team and on individual projects
•     The ability to plan and manage multiple projects within stipulated deadlines.

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.

Relevant or previous similar work experiences will be considered as an asset. In this regard, applicants should note the requirement to present a copy of their Jobsplus employment history as a testimonial to justify the claimed experience.

Prospective applicants are also kindly requested to read and abide by the following eligibility requirements.

To apply:
Interested applicants are encouraged to send their application and the below requirements by noon (12 pm) CET on Tuesday 3 October 2023:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply' button
• Recent police conduct (issued within the last 6 months)
• Filled in a scanned document of the Malta Statistics Authority Consent Form
• A copy of their official academic qualifications, including a transcript of results.

This available vacancy is filled on the basis of the internal call result and, when exhausted, through the Expression of Interest and/or through Jobsplus procedures, as applicable. 

The prospective employee will be part of a team of Survey Interviewers, primarily stationed at the Malta International Airport (departures lounge) and work on a 12-hourly shift basis (day-night-rest-off).

At the discretion of the Management, Administration Officers 4 may be requested to work during office hours on a five-day week.

The post is based on an indefinite contract basis and has an annual salary of €23,372 in addition to other allowances attached to it during the year 2023. The remuneration excludes an annual shift allowance, and any overtime pay, which is reimbursed separately on an ad hoc basis, as need arises.

JOBS PLUS PERMIT 109/2023 | JOBS PLUS VACANCY – (391494)

National Statistics Office:
The National Statistics Office (NSO) is the executive arm of the Malta Statistics Authority. It is responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, and publication of a wide range of statistical information and related matters.