The Embassy of Sweden in Beijing is looking for locally employed assistants to the Section for Migration. These are full time, temporary employments for the period of 1 April (or later) to 31 August or 30 September 2020. Please send in your application before 20 February 2020.
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
- 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
The position is a local, full time temporary employment (39,45 hours per week). The working hours can be placed outside normal working hours. Individual salary applies. Terms and conditions of the Employment will be discussed individually with successful candidates.
For more information about the position, please contact Ms. Anna Eriksson, Head of the Migration Section or the Head of Chancellery, Ms. Nina Lissvik on +86-(0)10-8531 1800 or via e-mail to ambassaden.peking@gov.se
Your application, together with your CV, salary demand and other supporting documents should be submitted to the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing no later than 20 February 2020. The application should be sent under the subject heading “Visa Assistant” to e-mail address: ambassaden.peking@gov.se
