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Danish Embassy Ghana
The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy covers Ghana and accredited countries: Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with a mixture of staff posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and locally recruited staff.
About the Job
The Danish Embassy in Accra is looking for a Visa and Consular colleague with
Scandinavian/Schengen area citizenship. We seek to recruit a positive, dynamic, multi-skilled
person with strong customer service, good communication skills and attention to detail.
Candidates must demonstrate a high level of integrity, self-motivation and initiative.
You will be working in the Visa/Consular team presently consisting of four employees. The
main tasks of the Team are handling of visa applications to Denmark, Finland, Iceland and
Sweden as well as providing consular services to Danish and other qualifying nationals. The
position is full-time and may only be applied for by candidates of Scandinavian/Schengen
citizenship with good knowledge of the English language and preferably also the French
language.
Responsibilities
- Receive and check applications inclusive of attached documentation
- Process and register applications electronically
- Interview applicants in mainly the English language, however, the French language is
used for applicants from three accredited countries - Handle communication between applicants, the Denmark Visa Application Centre (VFS
Global), Danish Immigration Service, Danish and other foreign companies - Answer general inquiries regarding visas and residence/work permits
- Participate in the day-to-day running of the Section
- Handle applications for Danish passports, take biometrics and update passport registry
- Consular assistance to Danes and other qualifying nationals
- Attestation of documents
- Participate in any other general or specific tasks according to need
Qualification
- Relevant higher education
- Excellent command of Danish/Scandinavian language and English, both orally and
written. Knowledge of the French language would be an advantage - Preferably previous working experience within visa and consular matter
- Integrity, sound judgement and focus on detail
- Team player with a good sense of humour
- Well organized, responsible and flexible
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Excellent IT knowledge
How to Apply
To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant
education, recommendations and 2-3 references) in English to the Embassy of Denmark, e-mail: below
marked in subject line “Application – Visa and Consular Officer”
The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes
applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.
Selected candidates will be invited for interviews. Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the
Danish authorities prior to employment.