Lands Authority

To assist the Lands Authority in legal affairs and representation of the Authority in all legal matters, including litigation, negotiations and all other legal matters as required by the Authority.

Main Responsibilities:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>To draft legal documents on behalf of the Authority.</li>
	<li>To take a proactive role in ensuring the authority meets its obligations in terms of local legislation, EU Directives, and corporate governance requirements.</li>
	<li>To demonstrate a good understanding of Maltese and European legislation and provide the Authority with the required support regarding the interpretation of assigned legal documents.</li>
	<li>To conduct and plan legal research on multi-disciplined aspects of the law.</li>
	<li>To provide miscellaneous legal advice on various contractual and governmental obligations as directed or requested by senior management or other members of management.</li>
	<li>To be involved in various issues relating to the protection of data and compliance with the relative act and provide the relevant legal advice.</li>
	<li>To represent the Authority in any court cases as required.</li>
	<li>To keep abreast with all international and local developments conducive to the LA&rsquo;s regulatory functions</li>
	<li>Represents LA in a positive and professional manner.</li>
	<li>To tender advice with respect to the LA&rsquo;s processes in the light of better regulation policies and to continuously develop processes to improve services in line with strategic objectives of the Authority.</li>
	<li>To establish a good working relationship with other Directorates and Units.</li>
	<li>Identify areas of improvement in LA and assist in creating and implementing solutions.</li>
	<li>To take responsibility on matters related to the Unit: ensuring the provision of support services and equipment; providing training; planning, assigning, and directing work; carrying out evaluations; addressing staff individual needs and resolving problems.</li>
	<li>To provide support to the Senior Manager and CAO as required and all other staff within the Authority as required.</li>
	<li>Participate in meetings as required.</li>
	<li>Research ways in which procedures can be improved and report to management. Set new standards and ensure their delivery.</li>
	<li>To provide advice to LA on the laws regulating the Authority and the Government land.</li>
</ul>

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Qualifications:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>In possession of a Law Degree with Warrant to practice in the Courts of Malta and Gozo.</li>
</ul>

OR

<ul>
	<li>In possession of a Law Degree and in the process of obtaining said warrant by end of year 2024, to practice as an Advocate in the Courts of Malta and Gozo and one (1) year experience working in the legal field.</li>
</ul>

Skills:

<ul>
	<li>Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing land ownership in Malta &amp; Gozo, shall be considered as an asset.</li>
	<li>Verbal and written communication in both Maltese and English.</li>
	<li>Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment.</li>
	<li>Thinks and acts strategically.</li>
	<li>Takes ownership, actions and manage to meet deadlines.</li>
</ul>

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Reference Number:&nbsp;8200/22

Closing date - 16th May&nbsp;2024

Permit No -&nbsp;357/2021

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To assist the Lands Authority in legal affairs and representation of the Authority in all legal matters, including litigation, negotiations and all other legal matters as required by the...

Senior Professional Officer - Legal 

To assist the Lands Authority in Project planning to meet financial, time and quality targets. The goal is&nbsp;to provide architecture and civil engineering (Perit) services in relation to valuations, condition reports&nbsp;and all other matters as required by the Authority.

Main responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>Gathering information and liaising with different professionals (Architects, Legal Officers, Quantity Surveyors, Draughtsmen, etc) in the preparation of tender documents, material requirements and reports.</li>
	<li>Coordinating with the different sections, departments, Ministries and contractors in the planning, setting up and running of sites.</li>
	<li>Liaising with different entities ensuring that the Project runs smoothly, to high quality standards and within the pre-defined Program of Works and Budget.</li>
	<li>Regularly updating and reporting on the project in hand, identifying areas of improvement.</li>
	<li>To provide input into meetings organised between LA, applicants and their architects.</li>
	<li>To technically assess applications/files in accordance with policies and procedures.</li>
	<li>To review and provide recommendations to the CEO and Board of Governors.</li>
	<li>Provide technical support in the implementation of the measures.</li>
	<li>Coordinate the carrying out of assessments, studies and surveys to support the projects being undertaken by Directorate.</li>
	<li>Regularly updating and reporting on the project in hand, identifying areas of improvement.</li>
	<li>Carrying out post-mortem at the termination of the Project reviewing the lessons and information on both the works itself and the management of that work.</li>
	<li>Undertaking an official Project Leader role regarding infrastructural projects, including some, which might be co-financed by the EU.</li>
	<li>To carry out routine daily tasks according to policies, procedures or instructions in relation to regulatory affairs of the Authority.</li>
	<li>Performing any other duties as assigned by the Authority.</li>
</ul>

Qualifications

<ul>
	<li>Warranted Architect and&nbsp;Civil Engineer.</li>
</ul>

Experience

<ul>
	<li>Having experience in a similar position will be considered an asset.</li>
</ul>

Skills

<ul>
	<li>Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing land ownership in Malta &amp; Gozo, shall be considered as an asset.</li>
	<li>Verbal and written communication in both Maltese and English.</li>
	<li>Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment.</li>
	<li>Thinks and acts strategically.</li>
	<li>Takes ownership, actions and manage to meet deadlines.</li>
</ul>

Reference No: 2889/23

Closing date - 16th May&nbsp;2024

Permit No:&nbsp;61/2019

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To assist the Lands Authority in Project planning to meet financial, time and quality targets. The goal is&nbsp;to provide architecture and civil engineering (Perit) services in relation to...

Senior Professional Officer - Architect & Civil Engineer

The main job purpose of this role is for the Job Holder to take full control of the Procurement and Tenders procedures within the Lands Authority. The Job Holder will be responsible for negotiating and liaising with external vendors, drafting of tenders, and preparing all necessary documentation&nbsp;with maximum productivity and efficiency.

Main responsibilities&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies.</li>
	<li>Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.</li>
	<li>Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.</li>
	<li>Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.</li>
	<li>Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations.</li>
	<li>Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.</li>
	<li>Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements</li>
	<li>Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.</li>
	<li>Conducting market research for the creation of terms of reference for tenders.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Preparation of tender dossiers.</li>
	<li>Liaison with MSDEC re. GPP criteria approval.</li>
	<li>Liaison with Department of Contracts for approval of criteria.</li>
	<li>Seeking approval from Permanent Secretary &ndash; MTIP.</li>
	<li>Preparation of CFTs on Electronic Public Procurement System.</li>
	<li>Liaison with Department of Contracts for publication of CFTs.</li>
	<li>Opening of tenders on Public Procurement System.</li>
	<li>Evaluation of tenders.</li>
	<li>Creation of tender evaluation reports.</li>
	<li>Seeking approval from General Contracts Committee/Departmental Contracts Committee for awarding/cancelling contracts.</li>
	<li>Creation and preparation of contract documents and seeking of signatures.</li>
	<li>Handling the appeals processes, including the drafting of letters of opinion.</li>
	<li>Lands Authority representation in PCRB hearings.</li>
	<li>Finalizing the purchase details of orders and deliveries and issuing of purchase orders.</li>
	<li>Following up with contract implementation.</li>
	<li>Creation of requests for contract extensions.</li>
	<li>Pursuing of performance guarantee extensions.</li>
	<li>Assessments and approvals of contracts for payments according to payment schedules.</li>
	<li>Sourcing of quotations for expenditure below the &euro;5,000 threshold.</li>
	<li>Sourcing of quotations for expenditure between the &euro;5,000 and &euro;10,000 threshold through the Electronic Public Procurement System.</li>
	<li>Seeking approvals for direct expenditure below the &euro;10,000 threshold from the Chief Executive Officer.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Following up with deliveries.</li>
	<li>Manage the disposal process of Government properties in accordance with CAP573.</li>
	<li>Liaison with and chasing case officers for individual cases.</li>
	<li>Prepare all documentation for publishing on website and local media for issuing of tenders.</li>
	<li>Participate in Pre-tender Committee and evaluation Committees as Committee secretary or as otherwise instructed.</li>
	<li>To draft the tenders of applications for the acquisition of property submitted via the online portal following all the necessary approvals and abiding with the recommended title.</li>
	<li>To prepare reports on bids to present to the adjudicating committee.</li>
	<li>To oversee the opening of tenders.</li>
	<li>To prepare Memorandum for each case to be submitted to the Board&rsquo;s adjudicating committee and attend same meeting when requested by the Board.</li>
	<li>To prepare Letter of Acceptance and inform unsuccessful bidders. Follow up letters sent to successful bidders to come and sign the relative lease agreement or public deed with Contracts Section.</li>
	<li>&nbsp;To prepare and to sign Lease agreements with the successful tenderers.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Qualifications:

<ul>
	<li>MQF Level 7 of Education in Procurement and/or a relevant field.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

AND/OR

<ul>
	<li>A minimum of four (4) years working experience in the field of Public Procurement.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Skills

<ul>
	<li>Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment.</li>
	<li>Verbal and written communication in both Maltese and English.</li>
	<li>Thinks and acts strategically.</li>
	<li>Takes ownership, actions and manage to meet deadlines.</li>
	<li>Must have an eye for detail.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Reference number -&nbsp;3982/23

Closing date - 16th May&nbsp;2024

Permit No - 143/2023

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