Protection Expert / Senior Protection Expert - Belgium

The indicative tasks for the Protection Expert (profile n. 10) are the following:

• Support the vulnerability screening, identification and assessment of applicants for international protection and the handling of the referrals of individual vulnerable applicants.

• Facilitate daily operations of sections dedicated to the reception of vulnerable persons, including in disembarkation sites.

• Coordinate and facilitate the reception and access to services for minor or adult vulnerable applicants.

• Support the implementation of age assessment procedures related to applicants for international protection.

The candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (EQF 6 or equivalent).

• 3 years of proven professional experience in protection of vulnerable applicants for international protection.

The indicative tasks for the Senior Protection Expert (profile n. 10) are the following:

• Support the organisation and coordination of daily operations of sections dedicated to the reception of vulnerable persons, including in disembarkation sites.

• Provide support in drafting SOPs and workshops, in the context of vulnerability, at local level and/or at central level.

• Implement quality assurance activities to ensure all related protection procedures are sound and standardised and contribute to training and/or coaching activities.

• Enhance the coordination of all actors involved in protection matters in accordance with the relevant procedures and support the set-up of local networks for vulnerabilities.

The candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (EQF 6 or equivalent).

• 5 years of proven professional experience in protection of vulnerable applicants for international protection.