Protection Expert / Senior Protection Expert - Belgium

European Union Agency for Asylum

Published: Aug 2, 2024

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: reliefweb_consultancies

About This Opportunity

Procurement notice from European Union Agency for Asylum (Belgium, humanitarian aid): Protection Expert / Senior Protection. Submission deadline Mar 2027.

This is a consulting contract in the humanitarian aid sector. Located in Belgium, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before March 28, 2027.

Published through ReliefWeb Consultancies, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for consulting in the humanitarian aid sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Belgium
Protection Expert / Senior Protection Expert - Belgium
Organization
European Union Agency for Asylum
Posted
2 Aug 2024
Closing date
28 Mar 2027
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.
How to apply
The details of the Call including the procedure, conditions, the information about this specific Profile (no. 10), as well as the application details can be found on the following link:
https: //euaa.europa.eu/procurements/call-expressions-interest-cei-establish-euaa-list-remunerated-external-experts-deployment-euaa-asylum-support-teams
Job details
Country
Belgium
Source
European Union Agency for Asylum
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Program/Project Management
Years of experience
3-4 years
Theme
Protection and Human Rights
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How to apply:
The details of the Call including the procedure, conditions, the information about this specific Profile (no. 10), as well as the application details can be found on the following link:
https: //euaa.europa.eu/procurements/call-expressions-interest-cei-establish-euaa-list-remunerated-external-experts-deployment-euaa-asylum-support-teams

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ReliefWeb Consultancies and was originally published on August 2, 2024. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About European Union Agency for Asylum

European Union Agency for Asylum has issued 28 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Humanitarian & Emergency Response. Tenders span 3 countries including Malta, Germany, and Belgium. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and ReliefWeb Consultancies. Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by European Union Agency for Asylum in Belgium. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Humanitarian & Emergency Response sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Belgium. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit ReliefWeb Consultancies to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is March 28, 2027. You have 233 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.