Asylum procedures officer - interim support (first instance casework)

* The location could be Diavata, Malakasa, Chios, Lesvos, Samos, Leros, Kos

The Asylum Procedures Officer – interim support (First Instance - Casework) works under the supervision of EUAA in performing some or all of the following tasks:

Work as a member of a team of experts on the processing of applications for international protection, following the relevant detailed GAS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Conduct interviews with applicants for international protection

Prepare opinions on applications for international protection

Comply with the productivity targets

Work under the guidance of the appointed EUAA Team Leader, the EUAA Field Support Office (FSO) and the EUAA Field Coordinator (FC)

Research country of origin information for the needs of the processed cases

Keep updated, maintain excellent understanding of and implement all developments in guidance, quality feedback, SOPs

Perform support tasks for the processing of applications for international protection at first instance, in accordance with the relevant working instructions

Conduct relocation interviews and draft relocation assessments

Be available to participate in missions, as per the operational needs of EUAA

Participate in meetings and trainings organised by EUAA and/or the GAS Asylum Processes & Training Unit

Participate in meetings with the EUAA Field Coordinator/Field Support Officer and provide respective information

Provide to EUAA regular analytical and statistical reports of provided services and challenges

Upon agreement between GAS and EUAA, perform any other tasks in the interest of the service, relevant for the specific profile

University degree is required, preferably in the field of law, political, humanitarian, social studies

Post-graduate degree will be considered as an asset

Demonstrated previous experience in relevant tasks will be considered as an asset

Very good understanding of the Greek migration and asylum context

Fluency in Greek and English (oral and written)

Computer literacy, including MS Office applications (Word, Excel), use of internet and web-based applications

Excellent intercultural/interdisciplinary communication and cooperation skills

Excellent organisational and analytical skills

Ability to work in a multicultural environment and under pressure