The Embassy of Belgium is looking for a Consular officer
Position: Consular officer with excellent command of Dutch and/or French (written and oral)
Location: Embassy of Belgium, Limuru Road, Muthaiga, 00620 Nairobi, PO Box 64408
Deadline for applications: 04 July 2024, 23h00 (Nairobi time)
Job Description:
As consular officer you will be the person of contact for Belgian citizens requiring consular services
of the Belgian embassy. Therefore, strong command of Dutch and/or French is required. Your tasks
will include amongst others:
Preparing and processing requests for administrative and consular assistance of Belgians
residing in the jurisdiction of the Embassy (Kenya, Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Eritrea,
Somalia), in close collaboration with the Consul and Honorary Consuls in the jurisdiction;
- Keeping the database of Belgian citizens up to date respecting GDPR rules;
- Assisting Belgians in distress, including in cases of immediate emergency;
- Processing legalizations of documents;
- Assisting in Human Resources management of the Embassy;
- When necessary, doing secretarial work for the Consul;
- Prepare the organization of elections in Belgium;
- Provide data for crisis files;
- Back-up for the visa department
Required Competences / Qualities
- Excellent command of Dutch and/or French (written and oral skills)
- A capacity for analysis and synthesis with an eye for detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Respect for ethical standards, data protection and high standards of integrity
- Great flexibility to work on different subjects, within different teams and independently with
limited supervision; sociability and a sense for initiative; ability to work under pressure - To have a deep interest in working with people from a variety of backgrounds
- No criminal record
Optional Competences / Qualities
- Previous experience in a receptionist or customer service role is an asset
Practical Details: - 1 year contract (renewable)
- For foreign nationals: a work permit is needed
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Selection procedure:
After a pre-screening based on the applicants’ motivation letter and CV, the main selection
procedure will be carried out in two rounds. After a first series of practical tests and a general
interview, the second round will consist of a final interview with the selecting committee
comprised of Embassy officials. - Please note that the Belgian Embassy never asks for any kind of payment during the selection
procedure.
Applications
To apply for this position, please send a motivation letter and CV to [email protected] no later then 4 July 2024 at 23h.
Vacancies
Recruitment of a Consular Officer
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Deadline for application 4th July 2024 2300HRS