Government of Switzerland Consular Officer Jobs in Kenya

Government of Switzerland Consular Officer Jobs in Kenya

As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic and consular relations between Switzerland, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda.

Due to the temporary closure of the Swiss Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, a new position is opened at the Swiss Embassy in Nairobi for a Consular Officer who handles mainly visa applications and applications for family reunifications for applicants domiciled in Eritrea and Sudan.

Main Responsibilities:

Visa Services:

Receives and checks visa applications, applying Swiss and Schengen Standards

Conducts interviews, including high profile visa applicants (VIP)

Verifies & documents issued in Eritrea or Sudan

Prepares civil status documents for authentication

Preparing of files for family reunification, for transmission to Switzerland

Administrative tasks:

Supports the expatriate colleague in charge of Sudan and Eritrea in all consular matters

Answers phone and e-mail inquiries from the public from Eritrea, Sudan and Switzerland

Handles visa fees and accounting of visa fees

Coordinates appointments for consular customers from Eritrea and Sudan

Classifies visa files and correspondence

Keeps visa information up-dated in line with various rules and regulations

Professional qualifications and experience:

Diploma / University degree in Business Administration from a reputable institution

Excellent computer skills (MS-Office)

Fluent written and oral knowledge of English and Arabic

Good working knowledge (Level B2 and above) in

German or French

Working experience of at least 3 years in the Consular Section of an Embassy

Required skills:

Highly motivated, committed and able to work in a team

Ability to deal effectively and in a diplomatic manner at all levels

Ability to work independently, under pressure and with a minimum of supervision

High degree of adaptability and capacity to learn

Good communication, writing and interpersonal skills

Tact in dealing with clients in difficult situations

Precise, dynamic, high level of integrity and loyalty

Strong service and customer orientation, courteous

How to Apply

Candidate must be MUST have work permit/legally able to work in Kenya.
Applicants should include a letter of motivation (maximum 1 page) and a CV (maximum 4 pages). Certificates and other testimonials should not be submitted at this stage.
Interested applicants should submit their applications to nairobi.vacancy@eda.admin.ch by latest 5:00pm 22nd June 2023.

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