The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi is looking for a dynamic full time Visa Officer with experience in handling Schengen visa applications to support the Danish visa case handling at the Regional Visa Hub at the embassy.

This is a possibility to work with experienced colleagues in a multicultural environment.

Job description

At the Regional Visa Hub in Nairobi, you will be part of a team with currently 16 colleagues.

Main responsibilities

Daily case processing of applications for Schengen visas
You will be making decisons in Schengen visa cases
Show great thoroughness and responsibility in your work
Ensuring compliance with the Schengen visa rules and Danish Visa Guidelines
Participate in relevant seminars and courses, video conferences and meetings.
You will refer to the Team Leader of the Visa and Consular Team at the Regional
Visa Hub at the Embassy in Nairobi.

About you

Applicant has to be a national of an EU / Schengen country
Experience with visa processing and the Schengen rules is an advantage
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Nordic languages will be an advantage
Experience with public administration
Sound judgement abilities and great attention to details
Knowledge of working across cultures is an advantage
Robustness and ability to handle high-volume work situations in a competent and calm manner
Emphasis on thoroughness and ability to interact with the applicants and partners in a service-minded manner
Strong cross-cultural understanding and good social skills
Strong IT skills as all processing is done electronically

We offer

A permanent position in an international and dynamic environment where we value delegation of tasks and responsibilities, openness, independence, and where we champion a flat hieararchy
Contract terms depending on residence status in Kenya with possibility of either local employment as per the Embassy staff rules or consultancy basis
Favourable employment conditions, healthcare coverage and pension scheme according to staff rules
Standard working hours of 37 hours per week including lunch
25 leave days per year as well as public holidays
The opportunity to further develop your competences on visa matters in an international setting
Being part of a team with a good team spirit in a busy and large embassy

The Visa Officer will be employed according to regulations for local staff at the Danish Embassy in Nairobi. Employment is subject to successful security clearance obtained from the relevant Danish authorities.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Cover Letter and CV to Fuzu. The email subject should be “Visa officer/Nationality”

Please note that we will not consider late and applications that are not done in the requested format.

The Royal Danish Embassy encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The applicant must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass the security clearance prior to appointment.

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