The Danish Embassy in Cairo is looking for a new Consular Officer
Position: Consular Officer
Type of employment: Full time job on a local contract. Two years duration with the possibility of extension.
Starting date: September 1, 2017 – or as soon as possible
Location: Danish Embassy in Cairo
Deadline for application: 28 July 2017
The Embassy of Denmark in Cairo is seeking to recruit a new Consular Officer for our busy visa section.
The Consular team currently consists of three employees, but we are looking to expend the team with an extra colleague. You will primarily be handling applications for visas and residence permits to Denmark and other assistance to Danish citizens. You are, however, expected to show the flexibility required for an optimal handling of the entire portfolio of the Embassy and thus be ready to contribute to handling tasks outside your own portfolio.
Main tasks and responsibilities as Consular Officer
• Processing visa applications and residence/work permits.
• Scrutinizing applications, documentation, checking information.
• Interviewing applicants.
• Handling communication between applicants, external visa application centre/s, Danish Immigration Service, Danish and Egyptian companies etc.
• Answering enquiries from applicants, references and other institutions.
• Registering new cases in the Danish visa system.
• Updating applications in the Danish visa system.
• Filing.
Required qualifications
• Relevant educational background, preferably a university degree.
• Preferably 2-5 years of work experience, preferably with visa administration.
• Excellent command of English both oral and written.
• Strong sense of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A structured mind-set and good planning and coordination skills.
• A high sense of responsibility.
• Cultural understanding.
• IT proficiency.
• Good interpersonal skills and team player abilities as well as interest in and willingness to share knowledge with – and learn from – colleagues.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the Embassy.
Desired qualifications
• Command of one of the Scandinavian languages (Danish, Norwegian or Swedish) would be a strong advantage.
• Good knowledge of Arabic is not a requirement but will be considered an advantage.
We offer
An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a range of diverse tasks, and great colleagues. You will be offered attractive and flexible working conditions and a competitive remuneration package.
Employment conditions
• You will be offered full time employment for 2 years with the possibility of extension on a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of Egypt.
• Your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week with a large degree of flexibility in organizing your own daily working hours.
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results. As part of your salary you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme.
Application and recruitment process
To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references) in English to
[email protected] marked “Consular Officer – your name” no later than 28 July 2017.
