Job Title: Migration Assistant

Number of Positions: 1
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Gross Salary: Competitive

The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi is inviting applications from qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Migration Assistant. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in an international diplomatic environment while contributing to migration and consular services across multiple countries in the region.

About the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi

The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Seychelles, and Comoros, and also serves as Sweden’s mission to UNEP and UN-Habitat. The Embassy promotes Swedish policies, values, and interests through political engagement, development cooperation, trade and investment promotion, and cultural and public diplomacy.

In addition, the Embassy provides consular services to Swedish nationals and migration services to non-nationals. The official working language at the Embassy is English.

About the Migration Section

The Migration Section is responsible for handling visa, residence permit, and work permit applications within a regional mandate covering 24 countries. The section manages application processing, interviews, decision-making in visa cases, applicant communication, and administrative functions.

The Embassy is seeking a highly motivated, responsible, and detail-oriented Migration Assistant who can work independently, manage high workloads, and perform effectively under pressure while collaborating closely with colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Receiving, registering, and processing applications for visas, residence permits, and work permits

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• Conducting interviews for residence permit cases

• Responding to inquiries from applicants and stakeholders via telephone and email

• Performing filing, archiving, and general administrative duties

• Carrying out additional tasks as assigned by the Head of the Migration Section

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A university degree in law, political science, international relations, or a related field

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• A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in areas such as:

  • Legal services

  • Fraud prevention

  • Migration services (visas, residence permits, work permits)

  • Other closely related professional fields

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• Relevant experience must have been obtained within the last three years

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Additional Skills (Advantageous)

• Knowledge of French and/or African languages

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality

• Proven teamwork and interpersonal communication skills

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Why Work at the Embassy of Sweden?

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Gain experience in an international diplomatic mission

• Work in a professional, multicultural environment

• Contribute to regional migration and consular services

• Develop strong administrative and interview-based skills

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