Embassy of Sweden in Cairo
Posted date [15-Feb-2024]
(ID: 1640203)
Company profile
The mission of the Embassy of Sweden in Cairo is to represent Sweden and to promote Swedish interests in Egypt. The Embassy is charged with sustaining and developing relations between Sweden and Egypt within a wide range of political, commercial, economic and cultural matters of mutual interest. Furthermore, the Embassy is responsible for the consular protection of Swedish nationals who are residing in or visiting Egypt.
The Embassy is looking for an Administrative and Consular Officer who can replace the present one upon his retirement later this year. The post is open to Egyptian nationals. The holder of this position will be working under the authority of the Ambassador and reporting to the Head of Chancellery.
Job description
• Handle administrative and consular affairs of Embassy
• Maintain contacts with Egyptian authorities on issues such as security, protocol, administrative and consular affairs
• Follow and report on the situation for foreigners in Egypt in terms of security, rules and regulations, local practices
• Follow and report on the legal affairs of Egypt on relevant laws such as labour, social and civil status laws
• Assist in matters related to Crisis Management and Contingency Planning, where Swedes could be affected
• Be in charge of issues related to maintenance of the Embassy property, such as Maintenance Plan, renovation works etc. including supervision of maintenance staff
Qualifications
• Advanced University degree
• Working experience from an international organisation - governmental or private - in the field of management and administration, or equivalent
• Excellent command of Arabic and English (a test will be required)
• French is considered an additional merit
• Excellent communication skills, in writing as well as in oral presentations
• Excellent command of all MS office programs
The mission of the Embassy of Sweden in Cairo is to represent Sweden and to promote Swedish interests in Egypt. The Embassy is charged with sustaining and developing relations between Sweden and Egypt within a wide range of political, commercial, economic and cultural matters of mutual interest. Furthermore, the Embassy is responsible for the consular protection of Swedish nationals who are residing in or visiting Egypt.
The Embassy is looking for an Administrative and Consular Officer who can replace the present one upon his retirement later this year. The post is open to Egyptian nationals. The holder of this position will be working under the authority of the Ambassador and reporting to the Head of Chancellery.
Job description
• Handle administrative and consular affairs of Embassy
• Maintain contacts with Egyptian authorities on issues such as security, protocol, administrative and consular affairs
• Follow and report on the situation for foreigners in Egypt in terms of security, rules and regulations, local practices
• Follow and report on the legal affairs of Egypt on relevant laws such as labour, social and civil status laws
• Assist in matters related to Crisis Management and Contingency Planning, where Swedes could be affected
• Be in charge of issues related to maintenance of the Embassy property, such as Maintenance Plan, renovation works etc. including supervision of maintenance staff
Qualifications
• Advanced University degree
• Working experience from an international organisation - governmental or private - in the field of management and administration, or equivalent
• Excellent command of Arabic and English (a test will be required)
• French is considered an additional merit
• Excellent communication skills, in writing as well as in oral presentations
• Excellent command of all MS office programs
