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13 maltatoday, SUNDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2017 News CALL FOR FULL-TIME READING ANIMATOR IN GOZO WITH THE NATIONAL LITERACY AGENCY Jobsplus: 244/2017 The National Literacy Agency, within the Ministry of Education and Employment, is seeking to recruit a Reading Animator to work within the 'Aqra Miegħi/Read with Me' and 'Seħer l-Istejjer/The Magic of Stories' family reading programmes and other literacy programmes in Gozo. (i) (i) Applicants must at the closing date of receipt of applications have ONE of the following: • At least two 'A' levels or equivalent, preferably in either Maltese and/or English or • BTEC National Diploma in Childcare MQF Level 4 or higher or • At least four years experience in the grade of Kindergarten Assistant (KGA or KGA1 or KGA2) or supply teacher in a primary school. PPreference will be given to candidates who have B.Ed (Early Childhood Education and Care) or equivalent. All applicants have to provide evidence that they: (a) are proficient in the Maltese and English Languages and (b) are of good moral character (applicants who are already in the Malta Public Service must produce a recent Service and Leave Record Form (GP 47 https://education.gov.mt/en/Documents/Vacancies/GP47.pdf). Those Those applying from outside the Public Service must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued by the Police or other competent authority not earlier than one. Due consideration will be given to applicants who, besides the requisites indicated above, are in possession of an Ordinary Level (O Level Grade A-C) and/or Secondary Education Certificate (SEC Grade 1-5), or higher, or a recognised comparable qualification, in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics. Candidates Candidates should submit their letter of application, together with a summary of qualifications and experience in a European Curriculum Vitae Format, a copy of their relevant scanned certificates and a recent Police certificate of conduct, by email to john.b.farrugia@gov.mt or by post to Mr John Farrugia, Executive Secretary, National Curriculum Centre, Joseph Abela Scaloro Street, Hamrun HMR 1304 by not later than 13th September 2017 at noon. Applications Applications by post should be sent by registered mail, allowing sufficient, allowing sufficient time to ensure delivery by the above deadline. Applications will be acknowledged in writing within seven days. Further information may be obtained from John Farrugia on 2598 2997 or email at john.b.farrugia@gov.mt SALES EXECUTIVES MediaToday is a media company involved in the publication of newspapers, magazines and TV programmes. These include MaltaToday, Illum, Gourmet Today, Xtra and Dwarna. Vacancies have arisen for sales executives. Experience in the sale of advertising space is an asset. Candidates for the job must be assertive, outgoing and in possession of a driving license. Only selected applicants will be summoned for an interview. Closing date: 08/09/2017 Please send your applications to: The Managing Editor MediaToday, Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann SGN9016 Or email: info@mediatoday.com.mt US flights to Libya small sign of policy changes YANNICK PACE TWO US-registered aircraft have been operating almost daily flights to Benghazi and Misrata in east- ern Libya since the beginning of August, online flight tracking data shows. It is part of the flurry of diplo- matic and business activity that is stepping up ahead of what could be a change in US policy on the war-torn North African country. In July, Benghazi airport was re- opened, a week after the city was declared liberated by the Libyan National Army, led by Field Mar- shal Khalifa Haftar – a military officer who has played a role both in bringing Gaddafi to power in 1969, as well as to toppling him in the 2011 Libyan civil war when he returned from exile in the United States. But since pulling out completely from Libya, the US has had little involvement in the country in mat- ters unrelated to counterterrorism operations. Now, the frequency of flights into Libya – especially given the risks and costs involved in flying aircraft into what is still a dangerous envi- ronment – could signal a change in policy. A report on CNN politics last month, citing two US officials, said that a change in direction was being considered, with a real possibility of the US reopening its Libya embassy as well as having a more permanent presence in the country, including in Benghazi. In 2014, several western nations, including the US, closed their em- bassies and pulled their diplomats out of Libya as the country descend- ed further into chaos and lawless- ness in the run-up to its second civil war in the last decade. This followed the killing of four US nationals, in- cluding the US ambassador to Libya, in a 2012 attack on a US compound. For a change in policy to happen, there would need to be a broad national government in control of the country. But Libya remains di- vided, with different groups vying for control of different parts of the country. Haftar's forces, together with the Tobruk-based govern- ment, control Benghazi and much of the east of the country, while the United Nations-recognised and Western-backed 'Government of National Accord' led by Fayez al-Serraj, controls Tripoli and the surrounding area in the West. In July, both Haftar and al-Serraj were hosted at the Elysee Palace in Paris by French President Ema- nuel Macron when they agreed to a ceasefire and to hold general elec- tions early next year. Last Thursday, French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drain said he would be travelling to Libya to push warring parties to support the peace roadmap tentatively agreed upon in Paris. The French initiative has angered officials in Italy, which has previously taken the lead in ef- forts to bring peace to its former North African colony and borne the brunt of successive waves of African migrants who have crossed the Mediterranean from Libya. Italy has also been stepping up its efforts for influence in the coun- try, having hosted its own round of talks between the two key players earlier this year. And while in the last two weeks, Haftar has been hosted by Vladimir Putin in Moscow, UK foreign sec- retary Boris Johnson was also in Benghazi last week where he met both Serraj and Haftar to discuss the "development of the political situation in Libya". A government source told Mal- taToday Johnson was expected to visit Malta first. But a deliberate change in plan saw Johnson first fly to Libya before going to meet his Maltese counterpart Carmelo Abela. Johnson has pledged £9 million (€9.8m) to help tackle terrorism and human trafficking in Libya, af- ter becoming the first senior West- ern politician to visit the Haftar on the ground at his home base near Benghazi. Johnson told BBC Radio 4 that Haftar, who controls eastern Lib- ya, has pledged to give up military rule if he becomes the country's president. Johnson said he pushed the point of political compromise to Libyan politicians. He said: "I think the politicians need as it were to suppress their own self- ish interests, compromise for the good of the country and get be- hind the UN plan." Britain is one of the countries, along with France and the United States, that bears some respon- sibility for the chaos that was left ruling Libya after a Nato-backed rebellion that ousted Gaddafi. Johnson also argues that Britain has a national interest in Libya, which he described as the front line in Europe's struggle against il- legal migration and terrorism. ypace@mediatoday.com.mt Flurry of activity and flights between Malta and Libya could signal change in US-Libya policy UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson with Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, in the first ever meeting between a Western leader and the renegade military commander