Administrative and Consular Officer

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam has a vacant position for an Administrative and Consular Officer starting from early May 2025. The position will be part of the administrative team, and the job holder will report to the Head of Administrative and Consular Affairs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide all-round administrative and consular support.
• Handle consular inquiries, focusing on applications for first-time passports and passport renewals for Norwegians in the region (mainly Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi).
• Assist the accounting office and act as a back-up for the accountant during her absence.
• Provide ICT support as needed, including but not limited to printer connectivity and basic system connectivity.

Desired Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

The successful candidate should have:

• 3-5 years of work experience in a similar function. Relevant experience, preferably in international organizations such as embassies.
• Experience working with extensive public contact and customer service.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and other software interfaces.
• University education (minimum Bachelor’s degree), preferably in administration, finance/accounting, IT, or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant experience.
• Good writing and communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of additional languages in the region (Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi) is an added advantage.

Personal Qualities:

We are looking for:

• A well-organized, efficient individual who can manage their workload with a high level of administrative tidiness.
• A proactive team player who can work independently and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Someone who can develop good working relationships in a culturally diverse environment.
• A person who is willing to learn and adjust to a diverse working environment.
• A Tanzanian citizen, or a candidate able to obtain a Tanzanian work/residence permit.

Salary:

The salary will be in accordance with the Norwegian Foreign Ministry’s salary scale for local employees of Foreign Missions.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity, send your current CV (maximum 5 pages) and a one-page cover letter as one file to Prospect Africa. Write “Administrative and Consular Officer” in the email subject line. Please do not send copies of certificates or letters of recommendation at this stage. Applications should not be sent directly to the Embassy.

Closing date for applications: 11 March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.