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Job Title:
Visa Officer
Employer:
Embassy of France
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 19 January 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
The Embassy of France in the host country serves as a diplomatic mission to strengthen and expand France’s political, economic, and cultural relations with the local government and its citizens. Recognized for its long-standing history of promoting French interests abroad, the Embassy is highly regarded for its diplomatic excellence, cultural exchange programs, and commitment to fostering mutual understanding and cooperation.
The Embassy offers a work culture centered around respect, collaboration, and a strong sense of duty to France’s foreign policy. Employees enjoy a dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development and work-life balance. Since its establishment, the Embassy has evolved to address global challenges, including sustainability, digital diplomacy, and modern international relations. The Embassy adopts innovative strategies, leveraging digital tools and sustainable practices to improve diplomatic communication and outreach.
With a substantial and growing presence, it remains influential both in bilateral relations and as a representative of French values on the global stage. The Embassy’s core values of liberty, equality, fraternity, and solidarity are reflected in its operations and interactions with local communities. It also engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives, focusing on education, cultural preservation, and humanitarian support. For more details, visit the official Embassy of France website at www.franceintheus.org.
Full-time
Visa Officer job at Embassy of France
Embassy of France
Job Description
Welcome the public and receive their visa applications;
Applications are managed via the AfriCareers Jobs Portal:
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Click the Apply button below
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New users: Select Create Profile and complete the Profile Creation Wizard
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Existing users: Log in and update your profile if needed
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Go to the "Jobs" tab
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Read the detailed job description
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Submit your application via the jobs portal
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Track progress under "My Applications" tab
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Activities:
Welcome the public and receive their visa applications;
Check the contents of the files;
Study files and enter an opinion on the file;
Print visa stickers or refusal decisions;
Classify and archive.


SERVICES
COMMERCIAL

SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Skills:
Fluency in English language (spoken and written);
Good knowledge of French language (spoken and written);
Having a good skill of discernment;
Liking the contact with the public;
Having the sense of organization;
Confidentiality, discretion, availability.
Reporting date: From February 8th 2024
Workplace: Embassy of France in Uganda, plot 16 Lumumba avenue, Nakasero, Kampala
Send your application file, comprising of a cover letter and a CV:
To the Attention of the General Secretary
Call for applications n°1/2024
French Embassy in Uganda
Plot 16 Lumumba Avenue - Nakasero
P.O. BOX 7212 KAMPALA
or sent by email (2Mb max.) to the following address: scg.kampalaamba@diplomatie.gouv.fr.


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