Political and Public Diplomacy Officer, Embassy of Ireland, Ta’Xbiex, Malta

Our mission is to promote and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through our staff at home and through our Embassy network abroad.

The Embassy of Ireland, Ta’Xbiex, Malta is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to fill a full-time Political and Public Diplomacy Officer position on a two year contract.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the needs of the Embassy, but will include the following:

• Political, economic and other research, analysis and report writing;
• Media monitoring, reporting and analysis;
• Translation and summary of relevant news, policy and other documents;
• Public diplomacy, including Embassy digital communications and supporting event organisation, including cultural events and high level visits;
• Maintaining the Embassy’s accounts and payments system;
• Attendance and reporting on meetings, as required, including translation / interpretation;
• Building and maintaining a network of contacts with key partners;
• Contributing as part of the wider Embassy team to administration and other work as required.
• In addition to the above, the Officer may be required to carry out other functions subject to the business needs of the Embassy, including periodic out of hours and weekend cover for the Embassy’s consular duty service.

Essential Requirements - candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• The candidate must demonstrate using work based examples of providing excellent interpersonal skills, being persuasive, working in a team but also dealing effectively with people in external organisations;
• The candidate must have proven ability to build relationships and maintain a network of contacts across academic, funding agency, industry and public-sector communities;
• The candidate must provide evidence of flexibility, efficiency and effectiveness showing strong organizational skills, attention to detail, able to work under pressure and to manage multiple tasks;
• The candidate should provide examples of being solutions-oriented, and committed to delivering results, including by adapting approach if necessary;

• The candidate must be fluent in English and Maltese (written and spoken);
• The candidate must demonstrate using examples, their working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel);

• Candidates must have a qualification on the MQF framework of a minimum of Level 5 or above, or equivalent, preferably in disciplines such as:

European Studies, International Affairs, Politics or Communications.

• Candidates should have at least two years relevant professional experience in a similar role;
• The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Malta prior to recruitment.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• A knowledge of and interest in Irish culture and EU affairs,
• A knowledge of governmental systems in Malta, and an understanding of the functions of an Embassy.
• A good understanding of the role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy;
• The successful applicant will work alongside other local employees of the Embassy, and will report directly to the diplomatic staff in the Mission.  Previous experience in a diplomatic mission is desirable, but not essential. 

Terms and conditions of employment:

• The successful candidates will be hired on a fixed-term contractual basis and will be based at the Embassy of Ireland, Whitehall Mansions, Ta’Xbiex, Malta.
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with standard office hours from 08:30 to 16:30
• Annual Leave entitlement 24 days per annum.
• The salary for the position is €23,951.41 per annum, paid locally on a monthly basis. Salaries are paid directly to a bank account, therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account.

How to apply:

Selection Process:

• A short-listing of candidates to be called for a competency-based interview may be undertaken based on the Essential Requirements above;
• It is planned that interviews will be held in person before the end of March 2023;
• A skills test may be included in the recruitment process;
• A second interview may be included in the recruitment process.

General Data Protection Regulation:

All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.

Security Clearance for Local Staff

Police security clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful, this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again.

 

Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.

The Embassy of Ireland to the Republic of Malta is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity.

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