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MGR Human Resources Ltd, member of MAP S.Platis Group, is a leading, broad HR Consulting, Training, Recruitment and Temporary Placements Agency. We are currently seeking to recruit a Reception Officer - interim support for the European Union Agency for Asylum to be based in Malta, HQ.

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 Member States whose asylum systems are under particular pressure and to enhance the implementation of the Common European Asylum System.

Responsibilities:

The Reception 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 QPTS Coordinator for Reception, reporting 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 Reception Officer is the headquarter of the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) in Malta.

The reception officer will be asked to travel for mission purposes.

Assigned tasks:

• Prepare/facilitate thematic working groups/workshops for EUAA operational teams implementing Operating Plans in EU+ MS
• Follow-up of the implementation of the reception components of the ongoing EUAA Operating Plans in EU+ MS
• Act as a QPTS focal point for reception for certain ongoing operations
• Advise the operational teams on reception-related matters
• Follow-up the design/update of other EUAA centres’ tools and other publications in the field of reception
• Draft SOPs/work instructions/guidance/reports
• Design/adapt tools for national contexts
• Liaise between other centres (C2 and C3) and C1 on reception-related matters
• Perform any other task in the interest of the sector

Minimum requirements:

• A completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma;
• University degree is required, preferably in the fields of social work, psychology, public administration or international law
• Proven experience of at least 4 years in the field of reception of asylum seekers
• Knowledge of Common European Asylum System - CEAS
• 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;

Advantageous:

• Professional experience in working in an international environment;
• Flexibility to undertake regular missions in different EU+ MS

Required skills/competencies:

• Analytical skills and ability to assess data and analyse information;
• Drafting reports, complex documents
• Ability to work under pressure and accomplish multiple tasks;
• Good communication skills and well developed interpersonal skills;
• Good planning and organisational skills;
• Accuracy and attention to details;

Remuneration

The position falls in hierarchical Category IV and the associated salary is €42,853.80 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 Monday, 24th of April 2023.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

MGR is an equal opportunities employer.

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