Visa Officer at Royal Danish Embassy

The main tasks will be processing of applications for Schengen visa as well as residence and work permits for Denmark. Furthermore, the portfolio for the visa section includes processing of applications for Danish passports, civil-law cases and legalisations.

The successful candidate will be expected to show the flexibility required for 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 Visa Officer

• Processing of visa applications for Denmark/the Schengen area
• Processing of applications for residence and work permits for Denmark
• Daily contact to applicants and customers via e-mail and telephone

Required qualifications

• A university degree
• Relevant work experience
• Excellent command of English – both oral and written
• Working knowledge of French language
• IT proficiency and solid skills with regards to the Microsoft Office programme
• Well organised with an eye for details
• Responsible, flexible and loyal
• Ability to work independently
• Great interpersonal and intercultural skills and team player abilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under time pressure
• Willingness to take on a variety of tasks reflecting changing priorities of the Embassy

Desired qualifications

• Knowledge of Kiswahili and/or Somali is not a requirement, but will be considered an added advantage

Employment conditions

• Permanent, full time employment on a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of Kenya
• Working hours 37 hours per week
• Entitlement to 25 working days of paid holiday per full calendar year
• Salary will reflect qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results
• As part of your salary you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme
• Reasonable coverage of sickness expenses for staff and dependant family members