The Embassy of Switzerland in Seoul is looking for an: Consular Assistant/Administrative Officer (One-Year Maternity Leave Cover Position Available)

Tasks:

• Processing visa and civil status applications, conducting interviews, and verify documents
• Handling inquiries: Responding to inquiries and requests for information related to visa and consular matters
• Translate invoices and prepare bank payments
• Prepare official notes to the MOFA and required forms for immigration, tax exemption, visa applications for staff, customs clearances, etc.
• Assist diplomats in opening bank accounts, purchasing cars, etc.
• Telephone operator / receptionist
• Check and sign tax-free declaration forms for tourists
• Assist in supporting Swiss nationals and coordinating with the MOFA during a crisis in Korea
• Supporting embassy activities: Assisting with other consular or embassy-related duties and projects as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience in consular matters or administrative affairs at an Embassy
• Native in Korean and fluent in English. Any language skills in German, French, or Italian are an additional asset
• Strong level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• You are open minded, flexible and a good team player
• Customer-focused behavior
• Ability to work with people of different cultural background

The embassy offers:

• One-year contract
• 40 hour work week with regular schedule
• 20 days annual leave
• Modern work environment
• Preferred start of employment: 1st July, 2024

Are you Interested?

If your profile matches the above skill set, please send a motivation letter and CV (both in English) to: seoul.humanresources@eda.admin.ch

Deadline: 17 March 2024

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