Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala is seeking a self-motivated, service-oriented, and versatile individual to fill the position of Consular, Culture and Administrative Officer.
Applicants must have valid residence status in Uganda. The working language is primarily English, but knowledge of Danish or another Nordic language is required.

Key Responsibilities:
The Danish Embassy in Kampala consists of 42 staff members working on Danish-Ugandan collaboration within politics, economics, trade, development and culture as well as assistance to Danish citizens and companies. As part of the Embassy’s Administration, Finance & Consular Team, you will collaborate with dedicated professionals to ensure the efficient operation of the whole Embassy.

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
• Assisting Danish nationals in distress in Uganda and side-accredited countries.
• Serving as the primary contact for the Danish Immigration Service and other relevant authorities on immigration and consular matters e.g. issuing passports, issuing drivers licenses, document verification and document certification.
• Handling consular case processing in coordination with relevant Danish departments.
• Coordinating consular matters and contingency planning with EU and Nordic Embassies.
• Supporting consulates in side-accredited countries (currently DRC, Rwanda, Burundi and Madagascar) with consular services.
• Providing administrative support to the Ambassador’s office and broader Embassy, including during official visits and cultural and public diplomacy events.
• Managing the Embassy’s work and initiatives on cultural diplomacy, student exchanges and trainings.
• Managing logistics for ordering and shipping items from Denmark, including the Diplomatic Bag, and overseeing inventory for the chancery and residences.
• Undertaking other tasks as may be assigned.

About you
• A service-minded person with good social skills, who is motivated by the outgoing nature of the position
• Experience with consular services is an advantage
• An analytical mind, strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive colleague with a positive attitude, motivated by being responsible for a variety of tasks
• Ability to work independently as well as in a multicultural team environment
• Sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
• Relevant experience from similar work at a diplomatic mission or international organization would be an advantage
• Strong verbal & written communication skills in English and a Nordic language

What we offer
• A professionally rewarding position with impactful responsibilities and meaningful work
• The opportunity to shape your tasks, plan your work, and enjoy a high degree of autonomy in executing your responsibilities
• A collaborative and supportive team in an open, informal, and engaging work environment
• A 37-hour work week with a competitive compensation package, including a generous workplace pension scheme and comprehensive health insurance scheme for you and your dependants




Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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