Visa Officer - EU / Schengen National Only

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

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

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.