Victim Support Europe (VSE) is seeking a skilled, experienced and passionate professional for the role of Senior Project Officer who will lead the successful delivery of the EU IMPACT (TSI) project in Malta.
Why is this a great opportunity?
- You will be working work in a dynamic and international environment, using a multi-stakeholder and participatory approach, driving real improvements in victim support services in Malta.
- You will collaborate with national authorities, key service providers and EU institutions, gaining valuable insights and experience.
- You will cooperate with other teams working on the same project in different countries, enhancing your skills and expanding your professional network in the field of victim support and human rights.
VSE is the leading European umbrella organisation advocating for all victims of all crimes. With 80 member organisations from 36 countries supporting around 3 million victims of crime every year, VSE helps transform the lives of millions of the most vulnerable people in society. We strengthen rights, advocate for change and support national services across Europe and beyond.
The aim of the IMPACT project is to improve national victim support systems, delivery of victim support services and strengthen victims’ access to rights in three EU Member States: Estonia, Portugal and Malta. In the mid-term, the project intends to improve the experiences of all victims of all crimes in the three countries, closing the gaps in the national victim support framework and ensuring that all victims who need support get it, through diligent implementation of project solutions (e.g. INA and referral, effective communication tools, etc.). The project results will also drive towards appropriate transposition of the EU legislation relevant for victims of crimes, in particular the VRD and the VAWD (Violence Against Women Directive) and set the ground for their full and effective implementation to the benefit of all victims of all crimes. In the mid-long-term, the project will, through contributing to improvement of policies and legislation and investment in victim support, improve implementation of relevant legislation and bring to a change in victims’ experiences, hopefully reducing consequences and global impact of victimisation in the EU.
Based in Malta, the Senior Project Officer will lead the project’s day-to-day operations in the country. Under the supervision of the Project Director and Brussels-based Project Manager, and in collaboration with a Project Assistant based in Malta, as well as the Victim Support Agency (Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Employment), she/he will contribute to the successful implementation of the project activities.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing the project processes in the country, ensuring and monitoring the delivery of the project objectives, budget, and quality standards;
- Provide administrative support for the development, implementation and production of project reports.
- To work within a multi-disciplinary team and to maintain strict integrity and confidentiality of all aspects of work of the Victim Support Agency;
- Ensuring that the financial requirements of the project are respected;
- Leading the development of relations with key stakeholders, generating and maintaining the necessary engagement to ensure a structured and collaborative participatory process at the national level;
- Managing the work of external experts contracted to deliver specific project tasks;
- Developing and implementing research tools (interview questionnaires, focus groups, surveys) for the data collection phase of the project;
- Processing and presenting the collected data;
- Contributing to the design and development of solutions (assessments, protocols, mechanisms, etc.) for national stakeholders;
- Working on the drafting of analytical reports and relevant technical documents as required;
- To brief and consult with the CEO, Victim Support Agency on any matters relating to national policies & procedures throughout the implementation of the project;
- Organising and conducting project events, stakeholders’ meetings, committees and communications;
- Supporting the delivery of national capacity building activities;
- Supporting the development of guidance and training for victim support practitioners and wider stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
General requirements:
- At least 4-5 years of relevant work experience in carrying out and managing projects;
- A university degree;
- Relevant qualifications in project management and understanding of victims’ rights or similar issues are an advantage;
- Good knowledge of the organisation of the Maltese public sector, in particular its healthcare, law enforcement and/or judicial systems is an asset;
- Proficiency in English, proficiency in Maltese is an asset;
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malta.
Technical skills:
- Very good and proven managerial, organisational, and teamwork skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
- Proven experience in project implementation;
- Proven experience in building and managing relations with stakeholders;
- Proven experience in conducting research / assessments and drafting of analytical reports;
- Proven experience in communications activities;
- Proficient computer skills especially Microsoft applications.
Personal Skills:
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines;
- Tactful, diplomatic and non-judgmental, able to relate to people in all situations;
- Very organised with a strong attention to detail;
- Strong managerial skills;
- Flexible – post holder will be required to travel;
- Customer focused; able to relate to staff and volunteers at all levels.
Terms of the contract
The position is based in Malta, ideally with at least 50% of time worked from the premises of the Victim Support Agency (Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Employment). The selected candidate will be offered a full-time contract for a two-year period. Salary range between 2700-2900€ (gross) per month, depending on experience and qualifications. Standard Maltese employment contract including statutory benefits.
Application guidelines
To apply, please submit your application to recruitment@victimsupporteurope.eu with the subject line: ‘IMPACT Senior Project Officer Malta’
The email must contain:
- an up-to-date CV;
- a cover letter outlining the motivation to apply for this role, what special attributes the applicant would bring to the job, and what skills, knowledge and experience would he/she bring to the role;
- a minimum of two references that may be contacted during the recruitment process should be mentioned.
Deadline for applications: 24 November 2024 (23.59 CET)
Applications will be examined on a rolling basis
Expected starting date: November – December 2024
