The Embassy of Sweden in Beijing is looking for a locally employed staff member to join our migration team. The Section for Migration handles a large amount of visa applications on an annual basis. Furthermore, the section is also responsible for conducting interviews in different residence permit cases on the assignment of the Swedish Migration Agency. Please send in your application before 24 November 2019.
The Embassy in Beijing is one of Sweden's largest missions. We work with a variety of issues such as political and economic monitoring and reporting, science and research, defense cooperation, business and cultural promotion, public diplomacy and communications as well as administrative and consular matters. At the Embassy we value differences, promote a diverse working environment and oppose discrimination. We strive to be a dynamic work place which inspire both personal and professional growth.
The Section for Migration handles a large amount of visa applications on an annual basis. Furthermore, the section is also responsible for conducting interviews in different residence permit cases on the assignment of the Swedish Migration Agency.
Main Tasks
- receive and register applications for visas and residence/work permits
- answer inquiries by telephone/e-mail
- filing and other administrative work
- any other duty that might be assigned by the head of section
Professional and personal qualification
- experience in administrative work and prior experience from public service
- excellent written and spoken English and Chinese
- accurate, cooperative and service minded
- good computer literacy
- ability in handling fluctuating workloads in sometime stressful situations
- knowledge in Swedish is considered an asset but is not a pre-requisite for the position
What we offer
The position is a local, full time employment (39,45 hours per week) with the Embassy. Individual salary applies and the terms and conditions of the employment will be discussed individually with successful candidates.
For more information about the position, please contact Anna Eriksson, Head of the Migration Section or the Head of Chancellery, Ms. Nina Lissvik on +86-(0)10-85311800 or via e-mail to ambassaden.peking@gov.se.
Your application should be in English and include a CV and personal application letter. Please send your application to the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing no later than 24 November 2019. The application should be sent to the following e-mail address: ambassaden.peking@gov.se.
