The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok is looking for a full time Visa Officer with Vietnamese language skills to join the Embassy’s visa team. This is a possibility to work with experienced colleagues in a fast-paced and multicultural environment. The Embassy in Bangkok is a so-called regional visa hub, processing visa applications from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Australia, New Zealand and parts of Oceania. The expected amount of visa cases is 19,000 pr. year.
Job description
You will be part of a larger team with currently 15 colleagues.
Main responsibilities
- Case processing of visa applications as well as residence permit applications
- Key control functions in the process of issuing visas
- Thorough and correct data entry
- Interview with the applicants
- Show great thoroughness and responsibility in your work
- Ensuring compliance with the Schengen visa rules
About you
- A bachelor’s degree or similar administrative qualifications and/or relevant working experience
- Experience with public administration is an advantage
- Knowledge of administrative law is an advantage
- Fluent Vietnamese language skills, both written and oral. Excellent communication skills in English, written and oral. Written and oral communication skills in Thai will be an advantage
- Sound judgement abilities
- Knowledge of Asia and Thailand is an advantage
- Knowledge of working across cultures is an advantage
- Robustness and ability to handle stressful situations in a competent manner
- Emphasis on thoroughness, good judgement and the ability to handle applicants in a service-minded manner
- Strong IT skills in MS Office programs
We offer
- 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
- Favourable employment conditions, healthcare coverage according to staff rules, pension scheme according to the corporate rules of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Standard working hours of 37 hours per week including lunch
- 23 holidays per year as well as public holiday’s equivalent to the number of Danish holidays any given year
- The opportunity to further develop your competences on visa matters in an international setting
- Being part of a team with helpful and positive colleagues in a busy and large embassy
The Visa Officer will be employed according to regulations for local staff at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok. Employment is subject to a successful security clearance obtained from the relevant Danish authorities.
Application and recruitment process
To apply for the position, please send your application to bkkamb@um.dk with the following documents:
- Cover letter/motivational letter; your motivation for applying for the position and how you see yourself adding value to both the position and the embassy as a workplace
- Documentation for relevant education and recommendations
- The selected candidates will be asked to present 2-3 references with contact information
Please mark your application: “Visa Officer CW1”. Deadline is Thursday 5 January 2023. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
You can send your application by post, email bkkamb@um.dk or hand it in at: Embassy of Denmark 10, Sathorn soi 1 (Soi Attakarn Prasit) South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview, expected to take place in January or the beginning of February.
Final candidates will have to pass security clearance by the Danish authorities and present a “No criminal record”. Expected starting date is as soon as possible depending on availability and security clearance.
About us
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The embassy covers Thailand and Cambodia. The Embassy emphasises equal opportunities for everyone and welcomes applications from qualified persons regardless of race, gender, religion, sexuality or disability. For more information about the Embassy, please see our website www.thailand.um.dk
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