Vacancy: Visa officer

*FOR NORDIC NATIONALS ONLY*

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi is the diplomatic representation of the Government of Norway in India and Bhutan and is situated on Shantipath, Chanakyapuri.

The Embassy is a busy workplace with a total of 15 diplomatic and 32 local staff. Innovation Norway, our Commercial Section, is also based within the Embassy. The Embassy is a visa hub for the region and covers cases for Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives.

The Norwegian Embassy has a short-term vacancy for an authorized Visa Officer. The period of work is set to April-September, with the possibility of an extension. The vacant position’s areas of responsibility will be as a case officer within the Visa Section.

 Main responsibilities:

  • Evaluation and assessment of visa applications
  • Processing of visa applications and decision making
  • General assistance in all visa related matters according to instructions

Qualifications:

  • Nordic citizenship (Norway, Sweden, Denmark or Finland)
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent
  • Knowledge of one of the Nordic languages is required.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required as main working language
  • Computer literacy required
  • Previous experience from work within visa or immigration will be given weight
  • Relevant experience from working in administrative roles will be an advantage

Personal skills

  • Structured, organized, open and transparent.
  • Ability to work independently and in team
  • Ability to contribute productively
  • Flexible when it comes to work tasks and work time in high season.
  • Good cooperation skills, including communicating clearly, actively listening to others, taking responsibility, and respecting the diversity of colleagues

Terms and conditions

  • The Embassy follows Indian law with respect to employment rights
  • Salary in accordance with education and experience
  • Social security benefits will be in accordance with the social security legislation in India
  • Working days; Monday-Thursday (08.30-16.30) Friday (08.30-14.00) and 25 days annual leave.
  • Necessary training will be provided on the job
  • Offer of position is dependent on being cleared and accepted as an authorized officer by the Foreign Ministry in Norway

A brief application letter (maximum 1 page) with CV and necessary documentation of education and work experience may be sent to the Embassy by e-mail- vacancy.new.delhi@mfa.no within 17th of March 2023. Scanned copies may be used for the application but the applicant must be able to present the originals if requested.

Please include 1-2 references with complete contact information (telephone/mobile number and email address).

Questions relating to the position may be directed to Counsellor Tore Rolland (Tore.rolland@mfa.no).

Questions relating to the application process may be directed to our Office Manager- Pradeepa T.C. (t.c.pradeepa@mfa.no).

For any other information please contact the Embassy by telephone 011-41363200.

Deadline for application: 17th of March 2023