The vacancy is a combined position where the person will be working about 80% for the Embassy`s visa section and about 20% with the administration of the Embassy’s project portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Assessment and handling of visa applications in close co-operation with the Norwegian and Ukrainian staff at the visa section.
- Assessment and handling of applications to the Embassy`s small grants program and monitoring of Norwegian supported project activities in Ukraine and Belarus.
- Other case work, as required.
- The responsibilities may be changed if the embassy’s need changes.
Professional Requirements:
- EEA/EU citizen.
- Oral and written Norwegian, Swedish or Danish as the position requires communication with Norwegian citizens.
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Oral and written Russian/Ukrainian is an advantage, but not a requirement.
- Experience in working with visa or immigration issues and grant management and NGO outreach is an asset
- Higher education
- Understanding of Ukraine society
- Computer literacy
Personal requirements
- Able to work quickly and reliably with little supervision
- Customer oriented and Good communication skills
- Flexible and able to stay calm and professional under pressure.
- The position will be made subject to Norwegian MFA security clearance.
The position requires that the employee has legal stay in Ukraine.
In order to apply, please submit your application letter, CV and references by email to . Closing date is May 31st 2012. Commencement date will preferably be July 1st 2012. Salary will be decided upon agreement.
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