For our Call for Expression of Interest (CEI) for Remunerated External Experts we are looking for Asylum Second Instance Support Experts. The CEI aims to establish a List of Experts envisaged to be deployed to EUAA Asylum Support Teams as part of EUAA’s operations in different EU member States. The CEI includes 76 profiles in the field of asylum and reception and it is open for applications until 4 May 2024.

PROFILE 12: JUNIOR ASYLUM SECOND INSTANCE SUPPORT EXPERT: 

The indicative tasks for the Junior Asylum Second Instance Support Expert (profile n. 12) are the following:

• Administrative support to the national authority with the preliminary analysis of individual cases and provision of support to the preparation of hearings;


• Provide administrative support for the processing of individual cases using checklist or other similar administrative templates;


• Coordinate the organisation of court calendars and prepare and maintain documents related to the processing of individual cases in paper or electronic filing system;


• Administrative support to the coordination of the linguistic and interpretation activities for the stakeholders and organise the related operational activities;


• Prepare preliminary legal research and relevant documents in the area of activity (i.e. appeals procedures);


• Support the collection and organisation of legal queries related to appeals procedures for the consideration of the responsible official(s), officer(s) or team members;


• Support the development of evaluation, analytical and statistical reports on the functioning of the activities.

The candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Law or other related fields such as International Relations, Political Science with at least 22 ECTS in Law courses (EQF 6 or equivalent);


• 1 year of proven relevant professional experience with regards to Asylum procedures activities/work related to the tasks described;


• Preferably, proven professional experience with regards to judicial proceedings, legal codes and procedural law;


• Preferably, proven knowledge of the Common European Asylum System through study, training or work experience.

PROFILE 13: INTERMIDATE ASYLUM SECOND INSTANCE SUPPORT EXPERT:

The indicative tasks for the Intermediate Asylum Second Instance Support Expert (profile n. 13) are the following:

· Support the national authority with the preliminary analysis of individual cases and provision of support to the preparation of hearings;

· Provide support for the processing of individual cases in the tribunals by reviewing documentation in individual case files with regard to their quality and completeness;

· Analyse case law and prepare for hearings concerning individual asylum cases;

· Research and collect facts, case law, and COI to support the processing of individual cases for court procedures;

· Conduct legal research and provide legal advice in the area of activity (i.e. appeals procedures) to the teams deployed in the field and/or national authorities;

· Conduct research on national, European and EU Member States’ jurisprudence with regards to decisions concerning International Protection;

The candidate will meet the following requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree preferably in Law or other related fields such as International Relations, Political Science with at least 22 ECTS in Law courses (EQF 6 or equivalent);

· 3 years of proven relevant professional experience with regards to Asylum Appeals Procedures activities/work related to the tasks described;

· Proven professional experience with regards to asylum proceedings, legal codes and procedural law, preferably including judicial proceedings;

· Proven knowledge of the Common European Asylum System through study, training or work experience.