VACANCY – ESF PROJECT COORDINATOR
Pending the approval of ESF project ‘Innovation Leaders: Improving knowledge of direct EU funds’, a
vacancy for the post of a Project Coordinator has arisen within the Malta Business Bureau (MBB).
Through the project, the Malta Business Bureau aims to create a Learning and Exchange network to
develop individuals in EU direct funding opportunities within the ambit of Horizon 2020, Erasmus+, and
Creative Europe programmes.
This Network will revolve around training individuals to identify how direct EU funds work, potential
project opportunities, funding streams, the filling out of an application, and project implementation and
reporting. Such training will be done through the organisation of a variety of workshops and the
dissemination of interactive training material.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator will be in charge of the project’s coordination and administration, including:
project management and monitoring, communications related work, processing payments, and liaising
with the project’s partners and contracted party / parties. These tasks will be directed towards ensuring
the successful implementation of the project. The Project Coordinator will report directly to the MBB
CEO and Project Leader as well as liaise with the other members of the executive team.
The Project Coordinator will be expected to:
- Conduct the day-to-day duties of the project’s coordination and administration, and act as
Project Contact Person;
- Liaise with the project stakeholders including the project partners, Contractor(s) and
participants who would be trained throughout the project lifecycle on an ongoing basis in order
to deliver the expected project outcomes according to plan;
- Ensure that the project is implemented in line with the EU and local regulations, ensuring
adherence to public procurement regulations, publicity requirements, reporting requirements
and any other regulations of relevance to this project;
- Effectively communicate project’s deliverables in a timely and clear fashion;
- Draft and deliver progress reports, and any required documentation on the commitment of
expenditures and performance of the project;
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Input data into the structural funds database and conduct administrative tasks including
scanning and proper filing of documentation;
Track project milestones and deliverables of the project and oversee quality control throughout
the project life-cycle;
Qualifications and Experience:
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Be in possession of a recognized degree (NQF Level 6)
Have 2 (two) years work experience in project coordination and administration. Knowledge in
EU affairs and experience in ESF related projects will be considered an asset.
Skills:
The applicant needs to:
- Be able to work under minimum supervision;
- Possess good time-management and presentation skills;
- Be capable of reaching set targets within established and agreed performance levels;
- Be task-oriented with ability to handle several on-going duties with professionalism & accuracy;
- Be a person of integrity, outgoing and assertive with excellent communication and interpersonal
skills;
- Have proven analytical skills;
- Possess excellent communication skills in Maltese and English;
- Be able to work well and participate in a team environment.
Contract and Salary
The selected candidate will be offered a full-time 12 month contract. Upon successful completion of the
project, the contract can be renewed in view of ongoing EU project applications submitted by the MBB.
The position comes with a salary of EUR 19,500 per annum.
N.B. 1
Applicants who are in possession of a qualification which is awarded by foreign universities / tertiary
education institutions are to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued
by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC).
Operational Programme II – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013
Empowering People for More Jobs and a Better Quality of Life
This call is being considered for European Union part-financing
European Social Fund (ESF)
Co-financing rate: 85% EU Funds; 15% National Funds
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N.B. 2
The granting of this post is subject to the approval of ESF project ‘Innovation Leaders: Improving
knowledge of direct EU funds’ by the Planning and Priorities Coordination Division (PPCD).
To apply
Applications, accompanied by a detailed Europass CV and covering letter, should be sent to the Chief
Executive Officer of the Malta Business Bureau on ceo@mbb.org.mt. Applications received later than
Wednesday 23rd July 2014 will not be considered.
Operational Programme II – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013
Empowering People for More Jobs and a Better Quality of Life
This call is being considered for European Union part-financing
European Social Fund (ESF)
Co-financing rate: 85% EU Funds; 15% National Funds
Investing in your future