Professional Officer (Project Management)

Permit Number 694/2026 Nomenclatures importing the male gender include also the female gender. Introduction The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Energy and Water Agency invites interested applicants to fill the vacant post of Professional Officer (Project Management) (Grade V) with the Agency. The Professional Officer will be employed as part of the Redee

M project. This project will enhance the water resilience and ecosystem health of rural areas by putting forth and implementing a strategy for climate-informed integrated water governance in 12 project areas and demonstrating and transferring nature-based and technological solutions to address water scarcity. Redee

M will introduce a novel Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus approach in the project areas to map interlinkages, assess trade-offs and establish up-to-date criteria for the allocation of water resources. Redee

M will also demonstrate 7 innovative solutions and directly train beneficiaries to employ them. The Professional Officer may be required to work under pressure, unsupervised and may be required by the Agency’s management to work at the office during after-hours. Duration of assignment and conditions The position of Professional Officer is a three (3) year definite contract basis and subject to a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Duties The duties of the Professional Officer (Project Management) may include inter alia:

• Lead, as directed, the implementation of the technical studies and investigations under the EU funded Redeem project (Resilience in Desertification and Drought in the Mediterranean) and other related / complementary EU funded projects to ensure that milestones, objectives and respective deadlines are met;
• Lead, as directed, the preparation of the financial and administrative reports of the EU funded Redeem project and other related / complementary EU funded projects;
• Lead, as directed, the drafting of project technical and progress reports required as part of the project reporting framework within the reporting timeframes established under the project application form and the funding programme’s reporting framework;
• Coordinate, as directed, the drafting of calls for quotations and tenders for the engagement of external consultants and / or the engagement of other services or works related to the implementation of the Redeem project and other related complementary projects;
• Lead the communications team at EWA, as directed, in the undertaking of promotional activities in relation to the work being undertaken under the Redeem project;
• Participate, when required, in project working groups and meetings in Malta and even abroad;
• Participate, as directed, in activities organised by EWA directly or through complementary EU funded projects for the promotion of the Redeem and related projects;
• Any other tasks assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Policy Officer.

Eligibility requirements By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must satisfy the following criteria: Qualification

• A recognised Master’s 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 Environmental Engineering, Sciences, Earth Sciences, Project management, Business and accounts, Management, Procurement and Finance, EU Studies or a comparable professional qualification
• A recognised Bachelor qualification at MQF Level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS / ECVET credits, or equivalent, with regard to programmes commencing as from October 2003) in Environmental Engineering, Sciences, Earth Sciences, Project management, Business and accounts, Management, Procurement and Finance, EU Studies or a comparable professional qualification plus two (2) years relevant work experience

Specific experience Due consideration will be given to applicants who have experience in EU-funded project management and experience in environmental management projects. Furthermore, the applicant would be expected to:

• Be a person who can work on his / her own initiative;
• Be able to work within and lead a team;
• Be flexible in work patterns and also working hours;
• Have excellent communication skills;
• Possesses good self-management skills;
• Be organised and meticulous in his / her work.

Qualifications at a level higher than that specified above will be accepted for eligibility purposes, provided they meet any specified subject requirements. Additional eligibility requirements (upon application stage) Prospective applicants should note the requirement to produce MQRIC recognition statements in respect of their qualifications from the Malta Qualification Recognition Information Centre, or other designated authorities, as applicable at application stage. Additionally, applicant must be: a) Citizens of Malta; orb) 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; orc) 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; ord) 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); ore) 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”; orf) 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. 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. Submission of supporting documentation Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and / or testimonials, copies of which should be submitted together with the application. Scanned copies sent electronically are also acceptable. Original certificates and/or testimonials are to be invariably produced for verification at the interview. Selection procedure Eligible applicants will be assessed by management to determine their suitability for the position. Salary The salary for the post of Professional Officer is Grade V of the Energy and Water Agency’s salary structure, which in year 2026 is €36,758 per annum, including allowances. The Professional Officer is also entitled to a Professional/Competency allowance starting at €3,000 following the successful completion of the probation period and to an annual Performance Allowance and annual Disturbance Allowance of up to a maximum of 15% of the basic salary. Documentation required at application stage

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• Scans of certificates
• MQRIC certification (if applicable)Scan of ID card / passport

All documentation is to reach the Acting Chief Executive Officer by no later than 12:00 noon (Central European Time) on Friday, 23rd October 2026 via the Apply button.