About the Embassy in Athens
The Norwegian Embassy has 13 employees (diplomats and local staff) and covers a wide range of activities with an overall objective to promote Norwegian interests in Greece and Cyprus. Apart from political and economic reporting, business and cultural promotion, the embassy offers advice and assistance to Norwegian citizens visiting and living in Greece and Cyprus.
Tasks include a.o.
- Assistance and advice to individual citizens (consular affairs according to rules and regulations).
- Processing a range of consular services, including passport applications, emergency travel documents and visa applications.
- Communicating with Norwegian citizens, and agents by email, phone and in person and ensuring the provision of accurate and timely information on consular services.
- Reception/switchboard, consular and immigration inbox. Responding to questions regarding consular affairs, visa and residence cases.
- Contact with Greek Authorities and institutions.
Qualifications:
The following qualifications are required:
- University education, bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with relevant professional experience. Long and relevant experience may substitute for higher education.
- Fluency (written and oral) in Greek and English.
- Good knowledge of Greek society.
- Proficiency in computer software such as Microsoft Office.
- Good at teamwork.
- Punctual and diligent with respect to following rules and procedures.
- High ethical standards and professionalism.
The following qualifications will be an advantage:
- Experience from work with Embassy/consular, immigration, or Greek public administration.
- Good knowledge of social and cultural situation in Greece and Cyprus.
- A working knowledge of a Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish).
Note:
- All candidates must have legal residency and hold a valid work permit in Greece.
- Staff members recruited as local staff in the embassy are subjected to terms and conditions of service according to Greek law.
- References will be contacted for shortlisted candidates.
- Salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience.
- Full time position at the embassy is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
To apply:
- Your application must be in English and include a short CV and a cover letter stating why you consider yourself a suitable candidate for the position based on the requirements for the vacant position (max one page). Include.
- Please send your application in one pdf-document by e-mail to emb.athens@mfa.no no later than 10 October 2025 (applications received after this date will not be considered). Mark the application with Vacancy – Consular Officer.
- For any questions about the position please contact Sandra Vekve, email: emb.athens@mfa.no
- Please note that applications or attachments will not be returned and that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
- Candidates who are shortlisted will be called for an interview and are required to bring copies of certificates/diplomas and testimonials of work experience, in addition to a list of min. 3 references (not family) - please include both email and phone numbers for reference contacts.