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EUAA Asylum Support Officer - interim support
Location: EUAA HQ - Valletta Grand Harbour
Tentative start date: 02.02.2026
Salary Category IV - Gross monthly: EUR 3,920.31
Job Description
The Asylum Support Officer is part of the Quality Procedures and Tools sectors (QPTS) at the EUAA Centre for Operational support (C1). He/she works under the direct supervision of and reports to the Head of Sector.
The main objectives of the sector are the following:
- Mainstream asylum and reception related contents, in line with CEAS, across the Agency operations, from inception phase to exit strategy
- Ensure harmonisation of methodologies and linked activities in asylum and reception through the thematic working-groups approach
- The duty station of the Asylum Support Officer is the headquarter of the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) in Malta.
- The Asylum Support officer will be asked to travel for mission purposes.
Assigned tasks:
- Support activities related to the preparation and implementation of the New Pact
- Prepare/facilitate thematic working groups/exchanges for EUAA Asylum Support Teams implementing Operating Plans in EU+ Member States
- Support the organisation and facilitation of thematic workshops for Operations;
- Draft SOPs, working instructions, guidance, reports and other operational tools in support to Operations
- Support the development of digital tools to be used in Operations
- Support the implementation of quality exercises on registration and determination of the responsible MS in Operations
- Support EUAA operations by giving technical advice, quality reviews, coaching, assessments, etc. as required, in areas related to asylum and vulnerability;
- In support to the relevant QPTS Quality Focal Persons and QPTS quality personnel embedded in Operations, follow-up the implementation of the asylum components of the ongoing EUAA Operating Plans in EU+ MS.
- Support the drafting of legal analysis and technical notes for Operations
- Draft working documents, including concept notes, briefing notes, speaking points, technical documents, reports and other documents;
- Where needed participate in missions, external meetings and conferences and activities;
- Perform any other duties required in the interest of the service as required by Head of Sector.
Minimum requirement
- A completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma, in a field relevant to this position (law, human rights, social work, psychology, international relations, etc.)
- Proven experience of at least 4 years in the field of international protection - asylum procedures
- Proven hands-on experience of at least 3 years in the tasks described above, in relation to asylum processes
- Sound knowledge of CEAS and its implementation in EU+ MS
- Thorough Knowledge of English (level C1 in all dimensions as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or CEFRL);
- Computer literacy, including MS Office Suite, use of internet and web-based applications;
- Excellent drafting skills
- Flexibility to undertake regular missions in different EU+ MS
Advantageous criteria
- Experience with digitalization projects
- Demonstrated previous minimum experience of 4 years working on asylum related matters in national asylum administrations and/or International Organization and NGOs.
- Professional experience in working in an international environment
Required skills and competencies
- Analytical skills and ability to assess data and analyse information
- Ability to work under pressure and accomplish multiple tasks
- Being able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Excellent communication and cultural awareness skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
IMPORTANT NOTICE
By applying for this position, the candidate confirms that they have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws on military service, meet the character requirements for the duties involved, and are entitled to their full rights as citizens.
Non-resident rate: Non-Maltese employees who are moving to Malta for the purposes of employment will be subject to "Non-resident" tax rates for the first 183 days from arrival – these are higher than the standard rates. Once 183 days of residence are reached, income tax will be recalculated for the entire period of employment in the current year from arrival in Malta, and the tax will be adjusted to recover any overpaid tax. If the 183-day period extends into the following year, and 183 days of residence in Malta are not accumulated, the overpaid tax will need to be claimed back from the authorities with personal income tax return.
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Job Reference: RP310
