Embassy in Cairo

Are you dreaming of joining a dynamic team in an international context ?

Do you love working with people? Do you have a knack for admin ?

Are you eager to learn more about consular services, visa and immigration ?

Then it’s time to send your CV to us !

We are hiring: POLYVALENT CONSULAR VISA ASSISTANT

Tasks:

You will be part of the team of the visa section. You will receive the visa applications and examine the documents presented. You will be in charge of the pre-analysis of the file and give an initial assessment to your manager (on basis of the documents and contacts with the visitor). Furthermore you will question/guide/advise/help the applicant with procedures and will conduct interviews (for example, marriages of convenience). Other tasks will be to monitor and/or manage consular revenue and to manage the archive. You will also prepare certificates and various acts and documents required by the applicant and issue them. The applicant will have to be informed of the outcome of his application. And finally, answering questions from Belgian or foreign citizens, honorary consulates, etc. pertaining to consular affairs will take up part of your working time.

Do you have what it takes ?

General behavioral skills : You are a team player. You have a knack for administrative work and are well organized. You are flexible, service-oriented, reliable and trustworthy.  You are a quick learner with an interest in consular affairs. You are dynamic, respectful and resourceful. You have a keen eye for detail and a very strong sense of responsibility  and understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality.

Technical competences :

To communicate with our applicants and visitors, the knowledge of one of the national languages (Dutch or French) of Belgium, as well as English and Arabic are a prerequisite. Your written and oral communication should be excellent as well as your organizational skills. You have strong IT-skills, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Eligibility criteria :

You have a bachelor degree. Relevant work experience is a plus. You have the right to reside and work in Egypt. You present a proof of good conduct.

Selection procedure:

In order to assess the above mentioned competences you will be asked to do a written test and oral interview.

We offer:

•A fixed-term full time contract for one year with a trial period of three months. The contract can be renewed upon evaluation.

•Working schedule: full-time, five days a week.

•Working hours: 08:30 to 16:30

Applications:

•Only by e-mail to cairo@diplobel.fed.be (other applications (ex. via facebook) will not be accepted)

•Mention "Polyvalent consular visa assistant" in the title

•Motivation letter (1 page) mentioning 2 reference persons (name and contact details)

•Curriculum vitae

Deadline application: Saturday 21 June 2025 at 5 pm

Our organisation represents, defends and promotes the interests of Belgium and Belgians abroad. We work not only from Belgium, but also from some 120 posts around the world. This makes our organisation unique and ensures that we can offer our employees many different careers and challenges.

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