– Administration
– Excise
– Compliance and Systems
– Enforcement
– International Affairs & Policy
Type: Departments / Units
Department of Contracts
Economic Policy Department
EU Affairs
Mission Statement
To co-ordinate EU related matters, both at a domestic level and with other EU stakeholders, and to co-ordinate the formulation of the Ministry’s position on policies proposed by the EU.
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Making optimum use of EU funds available for programmes and initiative.
- Disseminating information on policies being proposed and discussed by the European Union.
- Co-ordinating the Ministry’s involvement in COREPER and other EU Comitology.
Core Functions
- To fulfil the obligations and oversee the functions of the position of Senior Programming Officer, including the co-ordination of all issues within the Ministry dealing with EU funds.
- To keep abreast of the policies being proposed and discussed by the European Union that might have a direct or indirect effect on the strategy or operations of the Ministry.
- To oversee the development of and recommend to the Permanent Secretary, the Ministry’s position on policies proposed by the EU.
- To disseminate EU information to key stakeholders in a timely and expedient manner.
- Managing the administrative work related to the Ministry’s involvement in COREPER and Comitology meetings.
Information Management Unit
Mission Statement
The strategic alignment and application of Information, Communications and Innovative Technologies to support the core functions of the Ministry and its Departments and assist them in achieving their objectives.
Objectives
- Invest and upgrade the technology infrastructure to ensure reliability, availability and scalability;
- Harness technology to drive business transformation and delivery of services;
- Cultivate a data driven culture to ensure that data is translated into information as a strategic resource and ensure its availability to interested parties;
- Protect and safeguard data and information assets;
- Ensure accessibility of services for all;
- Identifying ICT training needs and carrying such training as may be required to cultivate a highly-effective IT workforce;
- Research and encourage the use of emerging technologies to maximize achievements and reduce costs
Core Competencies
- Providing support and advice to the Permanent Secretary on Ministry ICT matters;
- Preparation of strategic and operational ICT plans for the Ministry in line with the national ICT strategy;
- Authorization and provision of information services and equipment;
- Managing information systems while ensuring data integrity, availability, and security;
- Co-ordinate the upgrading, development and implementation of new Information Systems and Solutions which are innovative, cost-effective and secure
- Preparation of the ICT budget, its management and ensure optimisation of resources;
- ICT Contracts Management and Procurement
- Information and Knowledge Management
- Application of Government wide policies, standards and protocols which are aimed at ensuring that IT systems are mutually compatible, secure and respect the privacy of both the public and employees
The Information Management Unit is managed by the Chief Information Officer, Mr Albert Vella.
