Visa & Diplomatic Officer at Embassy of Denmark in Nigeria in Abuja

Organization:

Embassy of Denmark in Nigeria

Job Location:

Abuja

Employment Type:

Full-time
Date Posted:

Job Description

Position Overview

  • The Embassy of Denmark in Abuja is seeking a Visa and Diplomatic coworker.
  • We pursue to hire a positive, agile, multi-proficient person with talent for client support, effective communication competencies and meticulousness.
  • Applicants show a high level of honesty and reliability, self-inspiration and plan. 
  • You will be operating in the Visa/Diplomatic team. The main duty of the team are managing of visa applications to Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland, in addition to offering diplomatic solutions to Danish and other certifying nationals. The role is full-time.
  • The operating language is English, and fluency is essential. Expertise in French is a plus.

Core tasks

  • Accept and check applications, covering attached documents
  • Process and register applications electronically
  • Interview candidates mainly in the English language
  • Manage information exchange between candidates, the Denmark Visa Application Centre (VFS Worldwide), Danish Immigration Service, Danish and other foreign companies
  • Response general questions regarding visas and residence/work licenses
  • Engage in the daily running of the section
  • Manage applications for Danish passports, take biometrics and modify the passport registry
  • Diplomatic support to Danes and other certifying nationals
  • Engage in any other general or specific duty according to need

Credentials

  • Applicable higher education
  • Outstanding expertise in English, both spoken communication and documented
  • Expertise in the French language is a plus
  • Ideally, previous operating expertise within visa and diplomatic matters
  • Honesty and reliability, sound judgement, and concentration on description
  • Team player with a good sense of humour
  • Highly structured, in charge and adaptable
  • Task juggling skill and perform in high-stress situations
  • Outstanding IT expertise 
  • Candidate must possess a residence and employment authorization in Nigeria.

We provide

  • An exciting, inter-cultural and agile work environment
  • Great avenues for further development of your specialist and personal competences
  • An informal workspace, where we care about each other’s well-being

Job Terms:

  • You will be presented a full-time, permanent job on a local agreement based on the applicable lawfully binding employment sector regulations of Nigeria
  • The probation period is three months
  • Your remuneration will reflect your credentials, related experience and proven work-associated outcomes
  • As part of your remuneration, you will be covered by a office pension scheme
  • You and your close family members will be presented rational coverage of sickness expenditures
  • Your standard operating hours are 37 hours weekly
  • You will be entitled to 25 days of paid holiday per year.

Note

  • The Embassy attaches great value to fair access for all and therefore welcomes applications from all certified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability. 
  • Selected applicants must show a “No Criminal Document” and pass guard clearance by the Danish governing bodies prior to job. 
  • Please note that we will not evaluate late and applications that are not done in the requested document structure. Only selected applicants will be reached.

Application Due Date

  • Sunday 24th Aug, 2025

Steps To Apply

Interested and eligible applicant should advance their Application (cover letter, Resume, proof of applicable education, strategic guidance and 2-3 letters of recommendation) in English to the Embassy of Denmark through: abvamb@um.dk  using “Application – Visa and Diplomatic Officer - your full name and your nationality” as the subject of the mail. Note The Embassy attaches great value to fair access for all Click here fore welcomes applications from all certified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.  Selected applicants must show a “No Criminal Document” and pass guard clearance by the Danish governing bodies prior to job.  Please note that we will not evaluate late and applications that are not done in the requested document structure. Only selected applicants will be reached.

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