Grants and Procurement Administrator - European Union Agency for Asylum

MGR Human Resources Ltd, member of MAP S.Platis Group of Companies, is a leading, broad HR Consulting, Training, Recruitment and Temporary Placements Agency. We are looking to hire a Grants and Procurement Administrator for the European Union Agency for Asylum to be based in Malta.

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:

• Contributing to development and correct application of the EUAA’s grants procedures, templates and grant agreement implementation
• Preparation of procurement documents (including tender specifications) in cooperation with the requesting teams
• At any time, ensuring compliance with the relevant legal basis and sound financial management
• Contributing to development and correct application of the EUAA’s procurement and contract management procedures
• Provision of advice and support at any stage of grants/procurement procedure as well as grant/contract management
• Drafting and preparing grants, contracts, specific contracts/order forms
• Performing any other related tasks upon request of the Head of Sector

Selection criteria:

Minimum Qualification

• Completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to observe high confidentiality
• Good communication skills
• Able to work in a proactive, organized and to prioritise activities
• Ability to work within a team

Minimum Experience

• Post-university experience in grants and/or public procurement, preferably in the context of the European Union Financial Regulation

Remuneration

The position falls in hierarchical Category IV and the associated salary is €40,873.56 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,13^th of June 2022.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

MGR is an equal opportunities employer.