EU Digital Regulation Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Analysis: Examine changes in Maltese and EU digital rules and assess what they mean for local oversight and day-to-day practice.
• Supervisory Work: Review how online service providers meet their DSA obligations and contribute to the analysis of potential breaches.
• Research and Reporting: Produce clear findings, policy recommendations and briefings to support decisions by management and other authorities.
• Public Education: Plan and deliver activities that explain digital service rules to the public, schools, civil society and industry.
• European Coordination: Help shape approaches to supervision with counterparts in other EU countries and the European Commission. Attend relevant meetings, including those requiring travel.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Take part in discussions with service providers, public bodies and other interested groups in Malta and abroad.
• Specialist Advice: Advise management on issues such as children’s online safety, content moderation, platform interfaces, recommendation systems, transparency and the management of wider risks.
• Regulatory Documents: Contribute to public consultations, guidance and responses to developing EU digital policy.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree at MQF Level 6 in Public Policy, Law or a related social science, together with at least two years’ relevant experience in policy, regulation, European law or digital services; or a Master’s degree at MQF Level 7 in one of these fields.
• Policy Knowledge: Familiarity with Maltese and EU digital policy, particularly the DSA and e-commerce rules, would be an advantage.
• Public Sector Background: Relevant work within a government department or public authority would be beneficial.
• Language Skills: Strong written and spoken English is required. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be an asset.
• Communication Skills: The ability to explain complex requirements clearly to both specialist and general audiences.
• Interpersonal Skills: Confidence in working constructively with colleagues, European counterparts and a wide range of external stakeholders.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and an interest in how online platforms operate.
• Organisation: The ability to manage research, written work and engagement activities while meeting deadlines.
• Self-Motivated: Initiative and curiosity to keep pace with changes in digital regulation.
• Problem-Solving: Strong research skills and sound judgement when assessing unfamiliar services or regulatory questions.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive salary with a performance bonus.
• Working Hours: Details of the working schedule will be discussed during the recruitment process.
• Other Benefits: A communication allowance and health insurance.
• Career Development: Opportunities to develop expertise in digital regulation through practical supervisory work and collaboration at EU level.