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 Nepal 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 clens 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 specialization 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 eg, 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 comuption/and-comuption advocate; Resistant against pressure from internal and extemal visa requests: Working under pressure: Precision in tuning tasks: Able to work and contribute positively in a team, Conscious of responsibility and willingness to assure confidentiality and professional integrity