Visa and Consular Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Switzerland through its development cooperation has been engaged in Nepal since 1959. With the establishment of its Embassy in Nepal in August 2009, Switzerland’s cooperation with Nepal continues to focus on federal state building, employment and income as well as migration. Switzerland is committed to support Nepal’s socio-economic development and federal state building at national, provincial and local level.  

The Embassy of Switzerland offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as a stimulating team and working environment. We are looking for a qualified Nepali professional for a 4 years fixed term contract with possibility of extension. 

Visa and Consular Officer (1)

As a part of the consular team and under the line management of the Head of Consular Affairs the incumbent shall:

• Be the first point of contact for the visa clients of the Swiss Embassy
• Be the first point of contact for the Swiss citizens at the Swiss Embassy
• Ensure and support stable and competent services for all issues of the consular unit towards internal and external clients

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business Management with specialisation in relevant field, developed computer skills, Outlook, Word, Excel, ability to learn new computer programmes (e.g. ORBIS, Rich Client, Vision+, TV Plus)
• At least 2 years’ experience in relevant field

Language / Methodical / Social Competence:

• Excellent command of (written and spoken) of Nepali and English language; Knowledge (written and spoken) of French, German or Italian language is desirable; Good communication skills
• Ready to apply new instructions from the headquarters (visa instructions); Flexible towards changes e.g., rotating Head of Consular Affairs, new hardware and software systems; High flexibility to work during peak season. While the overall employment is fixed, flexibility with regards to working periods will be required
• Integrity; Self-responsibility/ Independence; Ability to work in a multicultural team; Ability to network; Good Interpersonal skills; Curtesy and Customer Orientation; Strong commitment to fight against corruption / anti-corruption advocate; Resistant against pressure from internal and external visa requests; Working under pressure; Precision in fulfilling tasks; Able to work and contribute positively in a team; Conscious of responsibility and willingness to assure confidentiality and professional integrity

Detailed job description is available on the Embassy’s website https://www.fdfa.admin.ch/countries/nepal/en/home/news/open-job-vacancies.html and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/embassy-of-switzerland-in-nepal/jobs/

Or, click on the link below for the ToR of Visa and Consular Officer:

ToR of Visa and Consular Officer

Application/Motivation letter in English with immediate contact address and a telephone number; an updated bio-data; copies of citizenship certificate and academic credentials; and reference from former employer(s) through a single email as pdf attachment (please do not provide a link to google drive or any other cloud server) at kathmandu.application@eda.admin.ch or through post. Please clearly mark “Visa and Consular Officer” on the envelope/subject of the email and should reach latest by 17:00 hrs on 19 May 2023.

Chief of Finance, Personnel and Administration

P.O. Box 113

Kathmandu, Nepal

The Embassy shall not reply to any comments made on the linkedIn platform. The Embassy shall process only complete files and reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted through email.