Position:Consular Affairs Officer
Type of employment:Temporary contract until 31 July 2028, 37 hours work week
Starting date: 1 January 2027
Location: Embassy of Denmark in Beirut
Deadline for application: 20 November 2026
The Embassy of Denmark in Beirut is looking for a consular affairs officer who will mainly work with matters related to overseas adoptions from Lebanon to parents in Denmark. You will be part of the Consular and Visa Team and work closely together with a Danish diplomat directly responsible for this area. The position is temporary and is scheduled to end on 31 July 2028 with no possibility of extension. In this time period, the Embassy will be helping persons adopted from Lebanon to Denmark between 1978-1986 in their search for origins in Lebanon.
Main tasks and responsibilities
·Assist with daily operational tasks and research
· Review documents submitted by the adoptees seeking information about their origins
·Help establish a network among relevant Lebanese organisations and authorities
·Provide logistical and planning support for meetings and field trips
·Provide consecutive interpretation during meetings and translate documents
·Support the production and writing of a manual for handling of future cases and requests
·Manage all filing requirements with due respect to GDPR
·Perform other administrative and ad hoc duties as required
Qualifications
·Bachelor’s degree in law, politics, project/administration management or similar.
·Knowledge of or experience with assisting adoptees in their search for origins in Lebanon is a strong plus
·Minimum 4 years of progressive responsibility in administration work or consular affairs
·Experience working in a diplomatic mission, an international organisationor international company in a similar position will be an advantage
skills
·Engaged team player and strong in building good working relations and networks with internal and external partners
·Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
·High personal integrity and understand the importance of confidentiality
·Excellent communicator with a proactive mindset
·Fluency in English, Arabic and French is a must (both written and spoken + ability to provide translation during meetings)
·IT proficiency is a must
We offer
·An interesting field of work with the possibility of making a positive difference in other persons’ lives
·An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with dedicated colleagues and strong team spirit
·Competitive salary based on your responsibilities, qualifications and experience
·Opportunities for personal and professional development (on-the-job learning, MFA training, e-courses)
·Participation in meetings and field trips outside the Embassy and Beirut together with the First Secretary responsible for the adoption portfolio.
Employment conditions
·Your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week
·You will be entitled to 5 weeks (25 working days) of paid vacation days per year.
·You will be offered reasonable coverage of sickness expenses.
·As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme.
Application and recruitment process
To apply, please send your CV, a one-page motivation letter, copy of diplomas, recommendations and relevant references (all in English) by 20 November 2026 close of business. The application should be sent to [email protected] with the following text in the subject line: “Application – Consular Affairs Officer – YOUR NAME”.
The Embassy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews – expected to take place in the beginning of December. Language proficiency and other written and/or oral tests may be performed by the Embassy as part of the interview process.
Any employment is contingent on the presentation of a “No Criminal Record” and a successful security clearance by the Danish authorities.
By sending your application, you actively consent to the Embassy of Demark processing of your personal information. You can find more information in the Privacy Notice on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark’s webpage.
About Us
The Embassy of Denmark is part of the Danish Foreign Service and covers Lebanon, Jordan andIraq. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 31 employees, 14 of whom are diplomats.
Questions
For any questions regarding the position, please write to [email protected].
Please note that the position is contingent upon final budget approval.
