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Eleonora Cosmelli

Msida

Summary

Knowledgeable and passionate professional with a six-year experience in the field on international protection, first as a Case Worker for the Italian Ministry of the Interior and currently as a Country Guidance Support Officer (FG IV) at the EUAA (European Agency for Asylum). I bring a proven deep knowledge in European Asylum Law and Case Law of CJEU/ECHR, as well as in European Asylum Procedures' quality standards. Ability to work under pressure, in multicultural environments, utilizing excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Guidance Support Officer (FG IV)

EUAA (European Agency For Asylum)
09.2022 - Current
  • Assist in the exchange of information in the context of the Country Guidance Network, in particular by preparing surveys, collecting and processing information, drafting reports and preparing presentations.
  • Support the organisation and facilitation of meetings of the Country Guidance Network and of the Drafting Teams set-up to support its work, and assist in the follow-up of these meetings, such as by drafting meeting reports.
  • Support the planning and reporting on the activities of the Country Guidance Sector and the management of the Country Guidance Network.
  • Participate in inter-agency initiatives on behalf of the Country Guidance Sector as requested by the Head of Sector.
  • Participate in meetings, conferences or initiatives on behalf of the Country Guidance Sector as requested by the Head of Sector.
  • Draft working documents, including concept notes, briefing notes, speaking points, technical documents, reports, etc.
  • Perform any other task as required by the Head of Sector in the interests of the EUAA.
  • Research specific topics of relevance to the work on country guidance as requested by the Head of Sector.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of projects within the Country Guidance Sector.

Case Worker

Italian Minister Of The Interior
05.2018 - 09.2022

• Plan, prepare for, and conduct personal interviews with applicants for international protection.

  • Draft assessment reports regarding admissibility/eligibility for international protection, and withdrawal of international protection.
  • Execute necessary COI research for the purpose of personal interviews and assessment reports.
  • Conduct vulnerability, exclusion and best interest assessments and filling in the referral template.
  • Contribute to drafting guidance, quality feedback, SOPs, and other documents as relevant.
  • Provide information to victims of GBV and initiate referral mechanism, liaising with relevant stakeholders.
  • Apply the Gender, Age and Diversity policy;
  • Lead a focus group on applications based on gender-based persecutions (monitoring the Commission’s decisions on these claims, collecting and analyzing data).
  • Delivering trainings and presentations;
  • Participate in trainings, workshops and meetings as required.
  • Provide regular analytical reports of services provided and contribute to drafting and/or keeping accurate and timely statistics of provided services and challenges, including supporting the scheduling of activities.


Education

Master of Arts - Human Rights And Humanitarian Action

Sciences Po Paris
Paris, France
06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy And Economics

LUISS Guido Carli
Rome, Italy
07.2015

Skills

  • Ability to work under pressure by keeping strict deadlines and managing multiple tasks simultaneously;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Team-oriented attitude;
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision;
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills;
  • Leadership skills;
  • Excellent cultural sensitivity and ability to work in multicultural environments;
  • Excellent analytical skills, drafting and reporting skills;
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Country Guidance Support Officer (FG IV)

EUAA (European Agency For Asylum)
09.2022 - Current

Case Worker

Italian Minister Of The Interior
05.2018 - 09.2022

Master of Arts - Human Rights And Humanitarian Action

Sciences Po Paris

Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy And Economics

LUISS Guido Carli
Eleonora Cosmelli