Post of Manager II (Communications)

1. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement invites applications for the post of Manager II (Communications) to be assigned duties in the Police Department within the Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement.

Terms and Conditions

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 (Communications) is Salary Scale 7, which in year 2020 is €24,894 per annum, rising by annual increments of €531.17 up to a maximum of €28,081.

2.4 A Manager II will progress to Salary Scale 6 (€26,543 x €596.33 - €30,121 in 2020) on completion of three (3) years service in the grade, subject to satisfactory performance.

2.5 Selected candidates will also be entitled to the payment of an annual performance bonus of up to a maximum of 15% of his/her basic salary, subject to satisfactory performance and subject to Central Administration's policies in force from time to time.

2.6 On being appointed, a successful candidate would be requested to renounce to other applications currently in process within the Public Service which is/are pending at the time of this appointment, without prejudice to SAAC calls (including Assistant Directors).

2.7 Lateral applications by public officers who already hold an appointment in the same grade/position being advertised are allowed only if the area of specialisation of the vacancy is different to the one held by the applicant and requires a specific related qualification as an eligibility requirement, which the applicant must satisfy.

a. Applicants within the Managerial/Officer/Practitioners streams must have served in their current post, and if appointed are to serve in this post for a minimum of two (2) years before applying laterally. This is not applicable for promotion purposes, subject to the pertinent eligibility criteria.

b. All other officers must be confirmed in appointment, and if appointed are to serve in this post for a minimum of two (2) years, before applying laterally. The latter condition is not applicable for promotion purposes.

2.8 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 own request to carry out duties elsewhere in the area of Communications, subject to availability of vacancies and the exigencies of management.

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

Duties

3. The job duties for this post of Manager II (Communications) are:

i. Performs research on Social Media Trends;

ii. Creates public engagement content based on previous research;

iii. Designs material such as but not limited to posters, calendars and magazines;

iv. Works with the videographer and creates storyboard for the filming section;

v. Liaises with both internal and external stakeholders;

vi. Keeps up to date with both internal and external current affairs and the department's organisation structure;

vii. Seeks internal approvals;

viii. Keeps up to date with related ethics;

ix. Undertakes any other tasks, which the superior may delegate to him/her, as may be required;

x. Any other duties according to the exigencies of the Public Service, as directed by the Principal Permanent Secretary.

Eligibility Requirements

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

i. a. citizens of Malta; or

b. citizens of other Member States of the European Union who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters of employment by virtue of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or

c. citizens of any other country who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment by virtue of the application to that country of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or

d. any other persons who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment in terms of the law or the above-mentioned EU legislation and treaty provisions, on account of their family relationship with persons mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c); or

e. third country nationals who have been granted long-term resident status in Malta under regulation 4 of the Status of Long-Term Residents (Third Country Nationals) Regulations, 2006 or who have been granted a residence permit under regulation 18(3) thereof, together with family members of such third country nationals who have been granted a residence permit under the Family Reunification Regulations, 2007; or

f. in possession of a residence document issued in terms of the 'Residence Status of United Kingdom Nationals and their Family Members in Malta in accordance with the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community Regulations'.

The advice of the Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs within the Identity Malta Agency 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. must be proficient in the Maltese and English languages;

AND

iii. in possession of a recognised Masters qualification at MQF Level 7 (subject to a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent with regard to programmes commencing as from October 2008) in Marketing or Graphic Design or Media or Communications or a comparable professional qualification.

Public Officers applying for the post must be confirmed in their current appointment.

4.2 Qualifications at a level higher than that specified above will be accepted for eligibility purposes, provided they meet any specified subject requirements.

Moreover, candidates who have not yet formally obtained any of the qualifications as indicated in paragraph 4.1 (iii) will still be considered, provided that they submit evidence that they have obtained the qualifications in question, or successfully completed the necessary ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent, taken as part of a higher recognised MQF level programme of study, as required in the afore-mentioned eligibility criteria, by the closing time and date of the call for applications.

4.3 Furthermore, candidates who have not yet formally obtained or have not yet been approved for the qualification specified in paragraph 4.1(iii) or else as indicated in paragraph 4.2 will still be considered provided that they submit evidence that they would obtain or be approved for such qualification by the 31st October, 2020. If selected, such candidates must produce the qualification indicated before appointment. If the deadline is not met, the selected candidates will be disqualified from the result.

4.4 Applicants must be of conduct which is appropriate to the post applied for (applicants who are already in the Malta Public Service must produce an updated Service and Leave Record Form (GP 47) issued not earlier than one (1) month from date of application; those applying from outside the Service must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued by the Police 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).

4.5 Applicants must be eligible to take up their due appointment, in terms of 4.1 to 4.4 above, not only by the closing time and date of this call for applications but also on the date of appointment.

4.6 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).

Submission of Supporting Documentation

5.1 Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials, copies of which are to be scanned and sent through the Recruitment Portal (https://recruitment.gov.mt).

5.2 Original certificates and/or testimonials are to be invariably produced for verification at the interview. Applicants are also requested to present a portfolio of previously published work.

Selection Procedures

6.1 Eligible applicants will be assessed by a Selection Board to determine their suitability for the post. The maximum mark for this selection process is 100% and the pass mark is 50%.

6.2 Due consideration will be given to applicants who, besides the requisites indicated in paragraphs 4.1 to 4.5, have proven relevant work experience and skills as below:

Designing skills in the areas of photography and creative aesthetic;

Marketing skills – able to deliver a Marketing Pitch in a B2B and B2C setting;

Capable of performing audience research and sampling;

Aware of the current social medial trends and how to effectively use them within a business oriented setting;

Being knowledgeable in Facebook Business Manager;

Able to work in accordance with brand guidelines.

Submission of Applications

7.1 Applications are to be submitted, for the attention of the Human Resources, Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement, through the Recruitment Portal only (https://recruitment.gov.mt). Applications are to include a Curriculum Vitae (which should include a list of qualifications held by applicant), and an updated Service and Leave Record Form (GP47)/Certificate of Conduct which has been issued not earlier than one (1) month from the date of application, in PDF format, which are to be uploaded through the portal. The closing date of the receipt of applications is 13.30hrs (Central European Time) of Friday, 28th August, 2020. A computer-generated email will be sent as an acknowledgement of the application. Further details concerning the submission of applications are contained in the general provisions referred to below.

7.2 It is the responsibility of the applicants not to leave until the last thirty (30) minutes for submission of their application.

7.3 Applications which are received after closing date and time (i.e. late applications) are not allowed.

7.4 Applicants are granted up to two (2) working days after closing date or up to two (2) working days from date of notification, whichever is the latter, to submit any incorrect or incomplete documents.

Other General Provisions

8. Other general provisions concerning this call for applications, with particular reference to:

applicable benefits, conditions and rules/regulations;

reasonable accommodation for registered persons with disability;

submission of recognition statements in respect of qualifications;

publication of the result;

medical examination;

the process for the submission of petitions concerning the result; access to application forms and related details;

retention of documents,

may be viewed by accessing the website of the People and Standards Division at the address (https://recruitmentintra.gov.mt/generalprovisions/GeneralProvisionsEN.pdf) or may be obtained from the Human Resources Section, Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement, 201, Triq id-Dejqa, Valletta. These general provisions are to be regarded as an integral part of this call for applications.

The website address and email address of the receiving Ministry are (www.homeaffairs.gov.mt) and (recruitment.mhse@gov.mt).