| Position of Commission Officer at the National Commission
for Higher Education |
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The National Commission for Higher Education has been established
under Act III of 2006 amending the Education Act. The NCHE consults and
advices government on all issues relating to further and higher education. |
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The National Commission for Higher Education is seeking to fill the
vacant position of Commission Officer from suitable applicants as per ETC
permit 63/2007. |
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The selected candidate will be expected to enter into a three year
contract as Commission Officer at the National Commission for Higher Education.
Unsatisfactory performance as Commission Officers during the contract period
will lead to termination of the contract. |
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The position of Commission Officers carries a salary of €19,799.67
(Lm8,500) - €23,293.73 (Lm10,000), depending on qualifications and
experience. |
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The Commission Officers will report to the Chief Executive Officer.
A detailed job description, listing the responsibilities and the Knowledge/Skills/
Qualifications required for this position is attached hereunder in Annex
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Applicants must be in possession of: |
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i) An Honours Degree or higher, with a minimum of second class upper
classification, in education, law, economics, international affairs, management
or other relevant areas as deemed appropriate by the Commission, from an
accredited college or university; |
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ii) Two years relevant work experience as deemed appropriate by the NCHE. |
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Persons registered with the National Commission for Persons with a
Disability (NCPD) may be given reasonable accommodation in terms of Article
7 of the Equal Opportunities (Persons with Disability) Act, (Cap. 413),
even if they do not satisfy in full the eligibility requirements for this
post/position provided they can carry out, in essence, the duties related
to the post/position and subject to the concurrence of the Management and
Personnel Office. Representations in terms of this clause should be attached
to the application forms and supported with relevant documents, which must
also include documentary evidence of registration with the NCPD. Reasoned
justifications should be given to substantiate the lack of full eligibility
requirements and why reasons considerations are merited. All correspondence
is to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, National Commission
for Higher Education, Old University Buildings, St. Paul’s Street,
Valletta VLT 1216 and copied to the NCPD. |
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Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates
and/or testimonials (photocopies to be included with applications, originals
to be produced for verification at the interview). It is the responsibility
of applicants, in possession of qualifications awarded by foreign Universities/tertiary
education institutions, to produce an evaluation report on comparability
of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information
Centre (MQRIC) within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport
or the designated authority, as applicable, which report should be attached
to the application and the original presented at the interview. Candidates
not in possession of this report may still apply, provided that they submit
a copy of the report by the pertinent authority to the receiving department
as soon as it becomes available and in any case by not later than one week
from the closing date of the call for applications. |
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Eligible applicants will be interviewed by a selection board appointed
by the National Commission for Higher Education to assess their suitability
for the position. The Selection Board will assess the applicant on the
basis of suitability to perform the job. |
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A curriculum vitae together with at least 2 references attached to
the covering letter is to be submitted to Chief Executive Officer, by hand
or by post at National Commission for Higher Education, Old University
Buildings, St Paul’s Street, Valletta or by e-mail on info.nche@gov.mt
by no later than Wednesday 28th May 2008. Applications and reference forms
are downloadable on http://www.education,gov,mt/nchemalta.htm |
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Applications received from abroad through a fax or other similar
message by the closing date for applications may be considered provided
that all requisite details are given. The formal application duly signed
by the applicant must reach The National Commission for Higher Education
by not later than one week after the closing date with an explanation for
the delay. The fax number is +356 21226056. |
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All applications received will be acknowledged in writing. |
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Applications by post should be sent by registered mail in sufficient
time to ensure delivery by the above deadline. The applications will
be acknowledged in writing by The National Commission for Higher Education
within seven (7) days.
Jacques Sciberras
Chief Executive Officer |
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ANNEX 1 |
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Job Description - Commission Officer |
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| Commission Officers will support the National Commission
for Higher Education primarily in the following areas: |
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Economic aspects and state funding policies related to Further and Higher
Education |
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International policies and developments related to Further and Higher
Education |
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| From time to time, Commission Officers may also support the
National Commission for Higher Education in the following areas as designated
by the CEO: |
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Quality Assurance |
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Student Affairs |
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Statistics and Knowledge Management. |
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Commission Officers will be responsible for
the development of their assigned areas of responsibility as delegated
by the Commission and the CEO from time to time.
All Commission Officers will form part of the Commission Secretariat
and will generally: |
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i) Develop intellectual leadership in the designated area of responsibility
assigned by the CEO;
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ii) Develop the relevant capabilities within the NCHE Secretariat
to address the designated area;
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iii) Inform and advise the Commission on the designated area;
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iv) Draft and review policies from the perspective of the designated
area;
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v) Support the CEO and the secretariat to deliver its objectives (as
specified in Clauses 65 and 66 of the Education ACT Section );
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vi) Collaborate with all stakeholders on issues in related area of
responsibility;
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vii) Source, compile and analyse the information required to support
the above functions. |
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Documents and Application Forms for the Call of Applications for the
Position of Commission Officer |
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 Position of
Commission Officers - Call - English |
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Position of
Commission Officers - Call - Maltese |
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 Position of
Commission Officers - Application Form (Word) |
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Position of
Commission Officers - Application Form (PDF) |
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Positon of
Commission Officers - Reference Form (Word) |
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Position of
Commission Officers - Reference Form (PDF) |
