Caseworker - European Union Agency for Asylum (International Protection Agency and SAFI Barracks, Malta)

MGR Human Resources Ltd, member of MAP S.Platis Group of Companies, is a leading, broad HR Consulting, Training, Recruitment and Temporary Placements Agency. We are looking to hire a Caseworker for the European Union Agency for Asylum to be based in International Protection Agency and SAFI Barracks in Malta.

The position:
The successful candidate will work on a secondment basis for the awarded contract for the Provision of Interim Services to the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). EUAA is an EU Regulatory Agency headquartered in Malta whose mandate is to strengthen EU Member States’ practical cooperation on asylum, to support the Member States whose asylum systems are under particular pressure and to enhance the implementation of the Common European Asylum System.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of an international team of experts on the processing of applications for international protection, following the relevant detailed Standard Operating Procedures, national legislation, and EU acquis on asylum
• Plan, prepare and conduct interviews of applicants for international protection
• Evaluate relevant COI information against legal requirements
• Assess claims and prepare opinions on applications for international protection
• Support the onboarding of new caseworkers joining the team
• Identify indicators of vulnerability and refer applicants accordingly
• Contribute to drafting guidance, quality feedback, SOPs, and other documents as per the instructions from the team-leaders
• Participate in training, workshops, and meetings with different stakeholders when required
• Provide regular analytical reports of services provided and contribute to the drafting and/or keeping accurate and timely statistics of provided services and challenges, including supporting the scheduling of activities
• Perform any other tasks in the interest of the service, relevant to the specific profile.

Selection criteria:
Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Law, political science, humanitarian studies, or social studies (EQF 6 or equivalent)
• 2 years of previous professional experience in the area of asylum and/or migration, preferably with regards to interviewing applicants in the context of international protection
• Proven knowledge of the Common European Asylum System through study, training, or work experience
• Fluent in English, both oral and written
• Computer literate, including MS Office applications (Word, Excel), use of the internet and web-based applications
• Excellent intercultural/interdisciplinary communication skills
• Analytical skills and ability to work as a member of the team
• Ability to work under pressure and effective time management skills
• Flexibility and fast adaptability to challenges in the field.

Advantageous:

• A relevant post-graduate degree will be considered as an asset
• Experience in the asylum procedure, especially in a national administration or a EUAA operation, will be considered as an asset
• Completed relevant EUAA training
• Experience with decision making
• Ability to understand and interpret case law judgments ruled by EU courts
• Very good understanding of the Maltese migration and asylum context.

Remuneration:
The position falls in hierarchical Category III and the associated salary is €31,928.64 gross annually in twelve monthly installments.

Applications:
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Interested applicants should apply for the vacancy no later than Sunday, 3rd of April 2022.

*Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

*MGR is an equal opportunities employer.

MGR Human Resources Ltd:
MGR Human Resources, a member of MAP S.Platis Group of Companies is a broad HR Consulting practice, Training Centre, licensed Recruitment Agency, and licensed Temporary Placements Agency, with offices in Nicosia, Limassol, and Malta. With a team of HR consultants dedicated to providing exceptional service to Clients whether, in a consultative or HR administrative role, we can address your Human Capital needs. MGR employs a large number of specialized professionals working for Clients as part of short-term placements and HR outsourcing projects. We have the advantage of offering scalable solutions to Clients, while being able to handle multi-million euro engagements, through our own resources and those of our associates locally and internationally.