Job Description
The Embassy of Denmark in Cairo, Egypt is currently seeking a Consular Officer to join the Consular Team of the Embassy - a possibility to work with experienced colleagues in a multicultural environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Case processing of visa applications, residence permits and passport requests
Handling communication between applicants, external visa application centre/s, Danish Immigration Services, Danish and Egyptian companies etc.
Providing consular assistance to Danish citizens and persons with permanent residence in Denmark
Administrative tasks incl. answering inquiries in relation to visa applications and other consular services
Job Requirements
Danish nationality, Nordic or Schengen citizen
Relevant educational background, preferably a university degree
2-5 years of work experience, preferably from the public sector
Excellent command of English, both oral and written
Strong sense of accuracy and attention to detail
Service-minded
A structured mind-set and good planning and coordination skills.
Professionalism and a high degree of integrity
Cultural understanding
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
Essential computer skills, including MS Office
The chosen candidate must present a "No Criminal Record" and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.
Desired Qualifications
Command of one of the Scandinavian languages (Danish, Norwegian or Swedish) would be a strong advantage
Good knowledge of Arabic would be a strong advantage
Experience with visa processing
Employment Conditions
The Embassy offers attractive and flexible working conditions and a competitive salary package
Standard working hours of 37 hours per week with a large degree of flexibility in organising your daily working hours
Annual paid holiday as per legally binding labour market rules of Egypt and the Embassy's staff rules
Reasonable coverage of sickness expenses
Salary in accordance with Embassy's salary policy that reflect qualifications and relevant experience
A workplace pension scheme
This is a fixed-term contract for a period of two years with the possibility of extension
Job Details
Company/Organization: Embassy of Denmark in Egypt
Vacancy Type: Full-time Job
Job Functions: Administrative
Job Location: Cairo, Egypt
Contract Type: Two years fixed contract (Possibility of extension)
Application Deadline: 25 September 2018
Apply For Job
To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education and 2-3 recommendations/references) in English no later than September 25, 2018.
The Embassy is obliged to follow EU-rules of handling personal information (GDPR) when we receive and process job applications. Applicants who are Danish nationals (with NemID) thus have to apply differently than applicants from outside of Denmark.
You can apply in two ways:
Applicants with Danish NemID: The application must be send to the Embassy through e-Boks. Applications through e-Boks/Borger.dk must be send to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Udenrigsministeriet) with the recipient marked as "Cairo" and the subject "Consular Officer - your name".
Applicants living outside of Denmark who do not have NemID: The application should be send either via e-mail to caiamb@um.dk (marked "Consular Officer - your name") or via letter post. If you apply via letter post, kindly send your application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (address below) and send an e-mail notification about your letter post application to caiamb@um.dk
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Asiatisk Plads 2,
DK-1448 København K
"The Danish Embassy in Cairo - Consular Officer"
Interviews are expected to take place by beginning of October 2018.
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Katrin Stefania Leo, Consul, at katleo@um.dk