Career Opportunity: Junior Analyst (External Relations)

Prime focus of position

• Performs tasks related to EU/international issues 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 Responsabilities

• 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 internal administrative processes relating to contributions paid for membership in international bodies and the procurement of supplies/services in line with the Authority’s procurement policies. Specific tasks include scoping of services/supplies required, drawing up of relevant technical specifications, and coordinating with Procurement to ensure sourcing of quotes/proposals, assessment of proposals, drawing up of letters of awards/contracts.
• Manages outsourced service/supply contracts, as may be assigned, in relation to activities undertaken by External Relations reviewing the deliverables.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Chief or the Manager (External Relations). 

Qualifications / Skills Required

• A recognized qualification at MQF level 6  in European Studies, International Affairs or similar discipline.
• Knowledge of the MCA, the EU institutions and the relevant decision-making processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication (Maltese and English) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and prioritise.
• Aptitude for research and analysis.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to carry out assignments with minor supervision.
• Proficient in the use of the latest office software applications.
• Experience in a similar post and familiarity with the sector will be considered an asset.