Visa Officer

The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi represents Denmark in Kenya, Seychelles, Eritrea, Mauritius and Malawi as well as the United Nations in Nairobi.

The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi is looking for a number of dynamic and mobile new full time Visa Officers 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 14 colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Daily case processing of applications for Schengen visas
• You will be making decisions 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 in Copenhagen, video conferences and regional 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 a necessity. 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 stressful 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 have a minimum of hierarchy.
• 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.

Skills Required:

• Computer / Software / It / Data
• Hr / Public / Admin