EU Agency for Asylum - EUAA

🇳🇴 UNE has updated its practice description on protection in Somalia cases.

The update is among the recent asylum-related information covered in the EUAA Database on International Protection in Europe (DIP). Read more about the update on UNE’s website: https://www.une.no/aktuelt/arkiv/2026/oppdatert-praksisbeskrivelse-om-beskyttelse-i-somalia-saker/

Covering 30 EU+ countries, DIP provides current information on national asylum policies, practices and key developments, helping users follow how asylum systems and the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) are evolving.

🔎 Stay up to date with the latest asylum developments through DIP: https://dip.euaa.europa.eu/developments

For the first time, the EUAA Academy is welcoming Master’s students to its learning community 🎓

Today marks the first day of induction for our first-ever cohort of Master’s students, as they begin their studies with the EUAA Academy.

Through its training and learning activities, the EUAA supports the practical implementation of the Common European Asylum System by strengthening knowledge, harmonising practices and enhancing quality standards across Europe.

We are pleased to welcome our first master’s students and look forward to supporting them throughout their studies and as they develop their knowledge and expertise in the field of international protection.

Interested in a role supporting sound governance and internal controls?

The EUAA is seeking an Internal Control and Risk Management Assistant to join our Internal Control and Compliance Unit in Malta. 📍

This role supports the Agency in maintaining effective internal controls, managing risks, monitoring compliance and ensuring the sound and value-for-money use of EUAA resources.

In this role, you will:
✅ Support annual and other risk assessment exercises, including those related to anti-fraud, procurement, grants and projects.
✅ Support the management of the central register of internal control deficiencies and related action plans.
✅ Support and coordinate audit missions with internal and external control bodies, including the collection of relevant information and follow-up of action plans.
✅ Contribute to governance and monitoring documents for EUAA management and governing bodies.
✅ Organise meetings, workshops, training and missions, and support the coordination and follow-up of agreed actions.
✅ Prepare statistics, reports, presentations and other corporate and governance documents.

If you have experience in internal control, risk management, compliance or administrative coordination, we encourage you to apply.

📅 Deadline: September 29, 2026 at 12:00 (Malta time)

🔗 Explore this and other opportunities on our page: https://www.euaa.europa.eu/careers/vacancies

Interested in a position in corporate security?

The EUAA is seeking an experienced professional to become our next Head of the Corporate and Security Unit (CSU) in Malta. 📍

This role is responsible for strengthening security management across the Agency, ensuring alignment with EU security and cybersecurity requirements, and advising senior management on security matters.

In this role, you will:
✅ Lead and manage the Corporate and Security Unit and advise the Deputy Executive Director on security matters.
✅ Develop and implement the EUAA’s security policy and organisational security strategy.
✅ Oversee the Agency’s cybersecurity in close cooperation with the ICT Unit and coordinate measures to protect information, premises and staff.
✅ Lead the development of crisis management, response and security preparedness systems for the EUAA.
✅ Oversee the management and protection of sensitive and EU Classified Information, including security clearances and vetting procedures.
✅ Coordinate with EU institutions, Member States and national security authorities on security-related matters.
✅ Strengthen security measures across EUAA field operations and activities in third countries.

If you have leadership experience, strategic vision and expertise in security management, we encourage you to apply.

📅 Deadline: 25 September 2026 at 12:00 (Malta time)

🔗 Explore this and other opportunities on our page: https://www.euaa.europa.eu/careers/vacancies

The EUAA has published its latest Country of Origin Information (COI) report on Sudan, examining political, judicial and human rights developments in the country as well as the socio-economic situation in Khartoum.

Report highlights:
🔷More than three years into the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan faces increasingly fragmented authority across the country.
🔷 Judicial institutions have been severely disrupted: their functioning reportedly decreased by 95% since the start of the conflict in April 2023.
🔷 Civilians continue to be significantly impacted by the conflict, as widespread reports of human rights violations are reported, including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, torture and sexual violence.
🔷 Cases of sexual and gender-based violence increased by 350% between the start of the hostilities and mid-2025.
🔷 The war has also severely affected living conditions in Khartoum. By April 2026, an estimated 70% of Sudan's population was living in poverty, while, as of February 2026, around 29 million people required humanitarian food assistance.

The report provides relevant country information to support EU+ asylum authorities in assessing applications for international protection lodged by Sudanese nationals.

💻 Find out more: https://www.euaa.europa.eu/publications/coi-report-sudan-country-focus-1

Interested in a role shaping EUAA’s cooperation with partner countries?

The EUAA is seeking an experienced professional to become the next Head of the External Dimension Unit within the Institutional and Horizontal Affairs Centre. Based in Malta, the role leads a unit responsible for coordinating EUAA’s engagement and support to partner third countries. 📍🇲🇹

In this role, you will:
✅ Lead and manage the External Dimension Unit and oversee its two sectors covering pre-accession cooperation, Africa and the Middle East.
✅ Advise on strategic cooperation with these partner countries and maintain a horizontal overview of EUAA’s external dimension work.
✅ Steer capacity development support and programmes funded through external sources.
✅ Represent the Agency in consultations, meetings and policy discussions with partner countries and other stakeholders.
✅ Monitor international developments related to international protection and contribute to EUAA’s strategic planning and annual work programme.

If you have leadership and strategic coordination experience, and are interested in shaping international cooperation on asylum and reception, we encourage you to apply.

📅 Deadline: 08 September 2026 at 12:00 (Malta time)

🔗 Explore this and other opportunities on our page: https://www.euaa.europa.eu/careers/vacancies

Interested in a role supporting asylum and reception systems across Europe?

The EUAA is seeking an experienced professional to join the Operational and Technical Assistance Unit as an Operations Officer (FG IV). The role is based in Malta and involves frequent travel, with possible temporary or longer-term deployment to other EU Member States depending on operational needs. 📍🇲🇹🇪🇺

This role supports the implementation of EUAA operational plans and field operations in EU Member States, with opportunities to work directly with national authorities and EUAA teams on asylum and reception-related activities.

In this role, you will:
✅ Support the planning and implementation of operational and technical activities under EUAA Operational Plans.
✅ Coordinate and supervise Asylum Support Teams working across different locations.
✅ Provide technical guidance on asylum, temporary protection, reception and reception conditions.
✅ Monitor operational activities, analyse results and identify implementation gaps and challenges.
✅ Coordinate with EUAA teams, national authorities and other stakeholders to support effective delivery in the field.
✅ Contribute to operational activities through frequent travel, including short- and long-term missions and, when needed, rapid response.

If you have experience in operations, asylum, reception, or related areas, and are interested in contributing to the implementation of the Common European Asylum System, we encourage you to apply.

📅 Deadline: 23 September 2026 at 12:00 (Malta time)

🔗 Explore this and other opportunities on our page: https://careers.euaa.europa.eu/Default.aspx