Career Opportunity: Technical Expert
Prime Focus of Position
The Technical Expert will provide expert technical leadership in the regulation and development of electronic communications networks and services, translating engineering evidence, geographical and market intelligence, and technological developments into regulatory recommendations, spectrum decisions, compliance interventions and policy. The role covers spectrum assignments, quality of service, infrastructure surveys and mapping, and emerging technologies along with other technology related areas. The position will support evidence-based regulatory market shaping, investment, innovation and connectivity in accordance with national and European frameworks.
The position will report to the Chief of Spectrum Management and Technology or a designated Manager within the Unit and will act as a principal source of technical expertise within assigned domains.
Main Responsibilities
- Evaluate and design technical and regulatory approaches for efficient spectrum assignments and use;
- Formulate and lead technical consultations, reports, policies, strategies and regulatory frameworks, evaluating evidence and stakeholder submissions and recommending appropriate action;
- Design and evaluate monitoring and compliance frameworks for the regulation of the open internet, quality of service, electromagnetic fields, infrastructure resilience and other technical obligations, and recommend proportionate regulatory action;
- Evaluate complex notifications, authorisations and technical submissions concerning electronic communications networks and services and spectrum;
- Design and maintain methodologies for geographical surveys and mapping of infrastructure, service availability, coverage, demand, investment and funding;
- Analyse demographic, socio-economic, geographical and network data to identify coverage and investment gaps to support evidence-based interventions;
- Assess and model the coverage implications of spectrum assignments and deployment scenarios using appropriate methodologies;
- Assess emerging technologies and network architectures, evaluate their spectrum, regulatory, resilience and investment implications, and propose appropriate technical frameworks;
- Provide authoritative technical advice to MCA executives, setting out options, risks, trade-offs and recommended courses of action;
- Review, design and maintain legal or regulatory frameworks in support of electronic communications regulation.
- Represent the MCA in national, European and international fora, formulate technical positions and translate relevant outcomes into national regulatory action; and
- Lead technical engagement with operators, government entities and other stakeholders, and undertake other duties consistent with the level and nature of the position.
Technical Leadership
- Plan and lead complex technical and regulatory assignments, defining scope, methodology, deliverables, dependencies, risks and required resources;
- Contribute expert input to Unit business planning and translate strategic priorities into technical work programmes and measurable deliverables;
- Formulate and lead initiatives that improve regulatory capability or outcomes in spectrum, connectivity, coverage, quality of service, infrastructure intelligence and technology regulation; and
- Ensure assigned work is delivered in accordance with applicable legislation, governance arrangements, internal policies and recognised technical standards.
Technical processes
- Assess compliance with applicable technical obligations and formulate evidence-based recommendations for remediation, intervention or enforcement;
- Analyse and synthesise engineering, geographical, market and regulatory evidence to support robust decision-making;
- Ensure technical methodologies, assumptions, models, datasets and decisions are appropriately documented, reproducible and auditable;
- Exercise technical oversight of critical project stages, identify risks and take or recommend corrective action;
- Ensure the technical quality, regulatory relevance and timely delivery of assigned expert outputs; and
- Prepare technical and management reports necessary for effective governance of assigned initiatives.
Consultation
- Lead or facilitate technical consultation and multidisciplinary engagement, critically evaluating relevant evidence and stakeholder positions; and
- Integrate technical expertise with legal, economic, consumer, policy and enforcement perspectives across the Authority to support coherent regulatory decisions.
Accountability
- Accuracy, depth and regulatory relevance of expert technical analysis and advice;
- Technical and economic robustness of spectrum assignments;
- Reliability and regulatory usefulness of geographical surveys, infrastructure maps and connectivity intelligence;
- Effectiveness of quality-of-service and technical-compliance assessment frameworks;
- Quality and decision-usefulness of consultations, reports and recommendations;
- Effective representation of the MCA and professional engagement with stakeholders;
- Achievement of intended regulatory outcomes from assigned initiatives; and
- Adherence to applicable legislation, internal policies, procedures and professional standards.
Qualifications / Skills Required
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience and a recognised qualification at MQF Level 7 in engineering, ICT, geomatics or another relevant STEM discipline or equivalent*.
- OR a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience and a recognised qualification at MQF Level 6 in engineering, ICT, geomatics or another relevant STEM discipline or equivalent*.
- Demonstrable relevant experience in electronic communications, technical regulation, spectrum management, network or radio planning, geographical surveys/GIS, quality-of-service engineering or a closely related field;
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability, including evaluation of complex technical evidence and competing options;
- Ability to prepare clear, rigorous reports, consultations and recommendations suitable for publication and executive decision-making;
- Good oral and written command of the English language is mandatory;
- Good oral and written command of the Maltese language is desirable**;
- Strong communication, stakeholder-engagement and presentation skills; and
- Ability to operate with a high degree of professional autonomy and exercise sound technical judgement.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
*A recognised qualification comparable to the number of credits, as applicable, is accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement.*
**Candidates may be required to undertake a structured programme in the Maltese language up to and including MQF Level 2.**
Applicants must satisfy the nationality, residence and equal-treatment eligibility requirements applicable to the call for applications:
By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be:
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 Citizenship Unit within Community Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit within Identita` should be sought as necessary in the interpretation of the above provisions.
Remuneration & Benefits
Salary bracket is between €37,925 – 48,460.
In addition, the employment package will also include:
- Up to 15% performance bonus
- €1,481 communication allowance
- €1,500 Specialized Technical Skills Allowance
- Health insurance
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 supported by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applications not containing the MQRIC recognition will not be considered.
The MCA reserves the right, as it deems necessary, to verify the authenticity of any academic, professional, or other qualifications submitted in connection with an application. It may, at its sole discretion, request original documentation or seek direct confirmation from the relevant institutions at any stage of the recruitment process. Any false declaration, misrepresentation, or failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification from the selection process or withdrawal of any offer of employment, including after an employment offer has been made.
Closing On: Friday 6th November 2026