The Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi represents Norway in Kenya, Somalia and the Seychelles and is Norway’s permanent delegation to UNEP and UN-HABITAT. There are currently 35 employees working at the embassy, including Norwegian/Nordic and Kenyan/East African citizens. The embassy’s overall work areas include bilateral cooperation with Kenya and Somalia (laterally accredited responsibility), business promotion, regional political, economic and security policy issues, maritime security, peace and reconciliation work, multilateral work at the UN headquarters in Nairobi as well as consular services and the immigration field.
The position is independent work and part of the embassy’s consular team.
Areas of work and responsibilities
- Respond to audience inquiries
- Assist with consular services
- Passport renewals
- Biometric recording
- Performing DNA tests
- ID-check
Please note that the station manager may change the content of the position if necessary.
Qualifications
- Relevant higher education or relevant experience that can compensate for this
- Good written and oral presentation skills in English and in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language
- Previous experience from similar work at a foreign mission is emphasized.
- Experience from the region would be an advantage
- Somali language proficiency will be emphasized
Personal characteristics
- Must be accurate, efficient, with a high work capacity
- Structured, with the ability to work independently
- Must have good abilities to collaborate closely and well with others and to function in multicultural teams, as well as contribute to a good working environment
- Must be positive, flexible and adaptable
Must be a Nordic citizen and have a valid work permit in Kenya.
Salary and working conditions are in accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ salary system for local employees.
The application can be sent by email to [email protected] by March 21, 2025 with the subject title “ Consular Officer ”.
Applicants should attach a cover letter (maximum one page) along with a detailed CV (maximum four pages) and three references. Any questions about the position can be directed to the above email address.
For more information about the embassy, please visit our website: www.norway.no/kenya
