The Danish Embassy is looking for a Consular Officer

Position: Consular Officer
Type of employment: 30 hours (4 days) per week for 1 year with the possibility of extension
Starting date: 1^st of July 2025
Location: Danish Embassy in The Hague
Deadline for application: 23rd of February 2025

The Embassy is looking for a Consular Officer to join our consular department. The Embassy has four departments, 24 employees, and is always working to improve Danish-Dutch relations. We value a positive and informal tone while maintain a highly professional environment.

Main tasks and responsibilities
• Handling passport applications
• Handling residence and work permits
• Handling visa applications
• Assisting Danish citizens (nationals and foreign residents) in various consular matters
• Manning the reception, i.e. receiving guests, handling incoming phone calls and mail
• Handling various requests from and cooperate with Danish and Dutch Authorities regarding consular issues
• Other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications
• Relevant education and/or similar professional experience
• Cultural understanding of the Netherlands and Denmark
• A positive, open-minded, pro-active, creative attitude
• A high sense of responsibility
• Full command of English – both oral and written. Strong command of Danish and Dutch is an advantage
• IT proficiency
• Great interpersonal skills and team player abilities as well as interest in and willingness to share knowledge with – and learn from – colleagues

Employment conditions
• We offer part-time employment for 1 year with the possibility of extension
• Your standard working hours will be 30 hours (4 days) per week
• Your salary will reflect your responsibility, tasks, and previous experience

Application and recruitment process
To apply for the position, please send your application (letter of motivation, CV, proof of relevant education as well as relevant recommendations and references in one pdf-document) to [email protected], marked “Consular Officer” at the latest by 16^th of February 2025. We expect to interview selected candidates at the end of February.

The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age, or disability.

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to the start of employment.

Questions
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Deputy Head of Mission, Julie Christoffersen ([email protected]) tel.:+31 (0) 70 302 5959). For more information about the Embassy, see www.nederlandene.um.dk