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About The Role

Job Permit Number – 143/2025

Reports To: Manager, Business Development & Outreach

Employment Type: Full-time

Opening Date: 20th July 2026
Closing Date: 24th August 2026 noon [CET]

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Coordinator to support our efforts in expanding partnerships, securing funding opportunities, and strengthening our engagement with European institutions and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and administration of EU and locally funded projects and programmes undertaken by Tech.mt, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, strategic priorities, and established timelines.
• Support the identification, preparation, and submission of EU and international funding applications, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Monitor project implementation and performance, preparing regular progress reports and communicating key updates to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams, government entities, EU institutions, industry partners, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of initiatives, addressing challenges proactively and escalating issues when necessary.
• Contribute to the development of project plans, including defining deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, and monitor adherence to these plans.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging opportunities, funding programmes, partnerships, and trends relevant to the technology and innovation ecosystem in Malta and the EU.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying potential partners, fostering new collaborations, and assisting in the design and promotion of initiatives that attract investment and enhance the visibility of Malta’s digital and technology sectors.
• Engage in outreach activities, including representing Tech.mt at business forums, trade fairs, networking events, and stakeholder meetings at both national and European levels.
• Contribute to the preparation of marketing and communication materials, presentations, and reports that showcase Tech.mt’s initiatives, achievements, and opportunities for collaboration.
• Support the organisation of events, workshops, and international delegations, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and follow-up on outcomes.
• Assist in evaluating the outcomes and impact of completed projects and initiatives, preparing analytical reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including EU institutions, business networks, technology clusters, and partner organisations, to advance Tech.mt’s strategic objectives.
• Contribute to efforts aimed at enhancing Malta’s reputation as a leading technology and innovation hub, promoting visibility and collaboration within the EU and globally.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager (Business Development and Outreach) or Head of Unit.

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience in project coordination, EU affairs, business development, or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with EU funding applications or international grants is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the technology or innovation sectors is an asset.
• Strong communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong research and analytical skills, and familiarity with EU institutions and funding programmes.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented.
• Able to represent Tech.mt professionally in national and international settings.
• Strong interest in business development, outreach, and building strategic partnerships.

The role also requires business travel and mandatory attendance at events outside regular working hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, as necessary.

Furthermore s/he will be expected to assist in other duties as may be directed from time to time either by the Head of the Unit or by any other official to whom the Head’s authority is delegated.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must be in possession of one of the following:

1. 1. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a University of Malta Degree in a Project Management; or International Affairs; or Public Policy; or Business Administration; or Economics; or, Communications; or Business & Entrepreneurship; or Information and Communications Technology or related domain area (MQF level 6);OR
   2. Consideration will be given to Candidates with a Diploma in Project Management; or International Affairs; or Public Policy; or Business Administration; or Economics; or Communications; or Business & Entrepreneurship; or Information and Communications Technology at NQF Level 5 or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field of study, AND three (3) years prior work experience in the field/s of Project Management; or Public Policy; or Business Administration; or Economics; or Communications; or Business & Entrepreneurship; or Information and Communications Technology;OR
   3. Candidates who at least possess five (5) years’ experience in the field/s of Project Management; or International Affairs; or Public Policy; or Business Administration; or Economics; or Communications; or Business & Entrepreneurship; or Information and Communications Technology.

How To Apply

Candidates are to forward a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and an accompanying covering letter providing the motivation for the application to careers.techmt@tech.mt by not later than 24th August 2026 noon.

Tech.mt will disregard any C.V.s and covering letters received after deadline. Candidates should assess and check before submitting their information whether they fulfil all the requirements as specified in this Vacancy notice, particularly in terms of qualifications and relevant professional experience. Tech.mt reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates. It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) website on https://mfhea.mt/

Data Protection

Tech.mt shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law.

Appeal Procedure

If a candidate considers that s/he has been adversely affected by a particular decision, s/he can lodge a complaint within one (1) month from the time the candidate is notified of the application/interview feedback, addressed to Tech.mt Chief Executive Officer, AM Business Centre, Triq il-Labour, Zejtun ZTN 2401.

Submission of Information

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate’s appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.