Job opening

The Swiss Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is looking for a 

Deputy Head of Consular Affairs.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assess and review visas applications within agreed standard and timing. Analyze information, reach a decision quickly and be able to justify this decision in writing (training will be provided);
• Liaise with the external visa application center;
• Provide consular assistance and advice related to civil registry and travel documents of Swiss citizens;
• Deal courteously and professionally with all applicants, whether over the phone, via e-mail or in person;
• Provide accurate, timely and appropriate advice in a customer-friendly manner, make visitors feel welcomed;
• Correspond in German or French with Swiss authorities, as well as in English with applicants;
• Provide general administrative support to the Embassy’s consular and administrative section.

Essential qualifications:

• Due to internal regulations, the applicant needs to have Swiss or EU/EFTA citizenship;
• Valid work permit for the Kyrgyz Republic;
• B2 level in English, as well as either German or French;
• Fluency in one of the State/official languages an advantage;
• Good IT-skills (Microsoft office);
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills (ability to prioritize task, meet deadlines under pressure and manage competing responsibilities independently);
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to connect and work well with others;
• Ability to consistently work with utmost precision, to remain calm, polite and effective under pressure.

Location and conditions of employment:

This position will be based in Bishkek.

Beginning of employment 03/01/2025, 100 %, 40 hours per week, permanent position. We offer excellent working conditions as well as a competitive salary according to the experience with attractive social benefits in a dynamic and international environment.

How to apply:

The Embassy of Switzerland is a value based equal opportunities employer, appointing on merits by open competition. Interested candidates should send a signed motivation letter and a detailed CV, both in English, as well as the copy of the applicant’s Swiss or EU/EFTA passport. The Embassy will discard any application that does not contain those three elements. Relevant certificates and references will be requested at a later stage.

Applications must be submitted before October 31, 2024 by 17:00 by mail to bishkek.applications@eda.admin.ch with the indication “Application – Deputy Head of Consular Affairs” as subject title.

Application documents will not be returned. The Embassy of Switzerland will not respond to any communication with regard to the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.