Embassy Berlin seeks applications for a full time Consular Officer, starting from 1st April 2022
Consular and Administrative Officer
Embassy of Ireland, Berlin
Full Time
Our mission is to promote and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through our staff at home and through our diplomatic mission network abroad.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Consular and Administrative Officer will work primarily in the Consular Office of the Embassy, which is responsible for providing consular services to Irish citizens and visa applicants, as well as contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the Chancery.
Primary responsibilities will include visa processing, consular assistance (passport queries, travel queries, more complex cases involving the welfare of citizens), and general administrative duties and office tasks.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with a proven capacity to problem-solve and multi-task in a busy and demanding environment. They will work as part of a very busy and flexible Embassy team and will have significant opportunities to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in various areas of Embassy work. The position will also involve undertaking occasional out of hours duty (up to four times a year).
To be eligible the following qualifications and competences are required:
- A post-secondary qualification in a relevant area and/or work experience in a relevant area.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in both German and English. The candidate should have a near-native level of either German or English, and a minimum of C1 in the other language.
In some cases, applicants may be telephoned to establish language proficiency prior to interview. - Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent administrative and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- A flexible attitude, good judgement and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- The ability to work well under pressure while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Germany prior to recruitment.
Desirable:
- A high level of discretion, commitment and reliability.
Further details regarding the position is available by email to recruitment[dot]berlin[at]dfa[dot]ie
How to apply
Applications must be submitted in English by email only to the following email address: recruitment[dot]berlin[at]dfa[dot]ie.
The email should contain the subject line Application Consular Officer 2022_Your Name and must be no larger than 15MB.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLCIATIONS IS 17:00 CET on Friday 18 March 2022.
Certificates, degrees and references in German or English do not need to be translated.
The application must contain, in a single PDF document:
- Letter of motivation (1 page max) addressing your suitability for the position and interest in working with the Embassy of Ireland;
- CV/résumé (2 pages max);
- Two nominated referees with contact details;
- Copies of professional references and relevant academic, professional and language qualifications.
All emails received will be acknowledged. Shortlisting of candidates is part of the process. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Depending on response rates, the deadline may be extended. Interviews are provisionally expected to be held in the week of 21 March 2022.
Contract details
| Start date: | 01 April 2022 |
| Contract duration: | One year fixed term, with possibility of extension |
| Working hours: | Full-time (35 hours/week) with occasional out-of-hours attendance. Out-of-hours duty service on up to four occasions during the year, compensated with additional leave. |
| Salary: | 30,900 Euro gross per annum |
| Annual leave: | 24 days per annum |
| Probation period: | 6 months |
Security Clearance
Police security clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful, this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again.
Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.
The Embassy of Ireland is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity.
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