The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi is recruiting two professionals to join its Regional Visa Hub, which provides consular and visa services across the region. The available positions are Consular Officer and Visa Officer (Case Worker 2).

Both are full-time, permanent positions based at the Danish Embassy in Runda, Nairobi, and offer an opportunity to work in an international and multicultural diplomatic environment.

1. Consular Officer

Position Details

• Position: Consular Officer
• Employer: Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi
• Location: 13 Runda Drive, Runda, Nairobi, Kenya
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Working hours: 37 hours per week
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Deadline: 11 September 2026

The successful candidate will join the Embassy's visa and consular team, which currently has 16 full-time colleagues. The role will focus on providing consular assistance to Danish citizens and processing passport applications, while also supporting visa-related activities when required.

Key Responsibilities

The Consular Officer will be responsible for:

• Responding to consular enquiries through telephone and email.
• Handling consular cases involving Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles, Somalia and Eritrea.
• Receiving and processing passport applications.
• Working with Honorary Consuls in countries covered by the Embassy.
• Legalising official documents.
• Supporting visa case processing and other tasks when required.
• Participating in relevant meetings, seminars, courses and video conferences.
• Communicating with Danish authorities regarding consular matters.

Requirements

Candidates should ideally have experience in public administration, particularly within the social sector. Strong written and spoken English is required, while Danish language skills are considered a significant advantage.

The ideal candidate should also demonstrate:

• Good judgement and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• A thorough and service-oriented approach when dealing with citizens.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to present cases clearly and concisely.

2. Visa Officer – Case Worker 2

Position Details

• Position: Visa Officer – Case Worker 2
• Eligibility: EU/Schengen nationals only
• Employer: Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi
• Location: 13 Runda Drive, Runda, Nairobi, Kenya
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Working hours: 37 hours per week
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Deadline: 11 September 2026

The Visa Officer will join the Regional Visa Hub and support the processing of Schengen visa applications handled by the Danish Embassy.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Process Schengen visa applications on a daily basis.
• Make decisions on Schengen visa cases.
• Ensure that applications are handled in accordance with Schengen visa rules and Danish Visa Guidelines.
• Maintain accuracy, responsibility and thoroughness when processing cases.
• Participate in relevant meetings, seminars, courses and video conferences.

What the Embassy Offers

Successful candidates can expect to work in an international and dynamic environment that promotes independence, openness and responsibility.

The positions offer:

• Permanent employment.
• A multicultural working environment.
• Healthcare coverage and pension arrangements according to applicable staff rules.
• 37-hour working weeks, including lunch.
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays.
• Opportunities to strengthen professional skills in consular or visa matters.
• The opportunity to work with an experienced team at a major regional embassy.

Employment terms will depend on the applicant's residence status in Kenya and may involve local employment under Embassy staff regulations or consultancy arrangements.

Appointment is subject to successful security clearance by the relevant Danish authorities.

Important Conditions

Applicants for both positions must be able to provide a No Criminal Record certificate and successfully pass the required security clearance.

The Embassy will not consider late applications, applications submitted in an incorrect format or applications sent through social media or directly to the Embassy's email.

Any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

The Royal Danish Embassy encourages qualified applicants to apply regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or personal background.

How to Apply

Consular Officer

Applicants should submit:

• A 1-page cover letter
• A CV

Applications must be submitted through Fuzu by 11 September 2026. The required application subject is “Consular Officer.”

Application link - https://um.dk/kenya/en/about-us/vacancies/consular-officer/

Visa Officer

Applicants for the Visa Officer position should submit a 1-page cover letter and CV through Fuzu. The application subject should follow the required format: “Visa officer/Nationality.”

This position is restricted to EU/Schengen nationals.

Application deadline - https://um.dk/kenya/en/about-us/vacancies/visa-officer-eu-schengen-nationals-only/

Deadline

11 September 2026

The Royal Danish Embassy is encouraging interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply before the deadline and carefully review the requirements for the position they wish to pursue.