Consular Visa Officer
Embassy of Ireland, Chișinău
HR-Consulting is recruiting on behalf of its client, the Embassy of Ireland in Chișinău, for the position of Consular Visa Officer. The role involves providing high-quality consular services and administrative support, including direct interaction with the public, processing visa applications, assisting Irish citizens, and managing the Embassy’s social media presence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to public inquiries via telephone and email;
- Deliver excellent customer service at the Embassy’s public office;
- Receive and process visa applications for travel to Ireland, including advising applicants and liaising with HQ and the Department of Justice on any issues;
- Provide consular assistance to Irish citizens and their families;
- Assist in processing emergency travel documents;
- Manage and update the Embassy’s social media accounts in coordination with the Deputy Head of Mission;
- Support the Consul and perform other administrative or consular tasks as required;
- Perform occasional translation and interpretation work;
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Ambassador or Deputy Head of Mission.
- University degree, preferably in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Communications/Media Studies, or Business Administration;
- Previous professional experience in customer-facing roles;
- Strong interpersonal skills with examples of teamwork, persuasion, and effective engagement with external organizations;
- Demonstrated flexibility, efficiency, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure;
- Fully trilingual in English, Romanian, and Russian;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- A dynamic, international work environment;
- Opportunity to work within a diverse, multicultural team;
- Professional development and relevant training opportunities.
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