The Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius in Berlin is seeking a qualified experienced and motivated Consular Officer to join its team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a busy diplomatic mission in Berlin providing essential consular and administrative services to Mauritian nationals in Germany Austria the Czech Republic Poland and Turkiye. We are looking for a bilingual professional who thrives in a legally sensitive environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality consular and administrative support.
Tasks
A. Consular Functions
Processing passport applications and emergency travel documents
Assistance to Mauritian nationals in distress
Handling cases of lost or stolen passports
Processing civil status documentation
Authentication and legalisation of documents
Police report coordination
Processing visa applications and entry clearance documentation
Work and residence permit documentation
Prior approval procedures for foreign nationals entering Mauritius
Coordination of transfer of prisoners and extradition procedures
Handling transfer of mortal remains or ashes
Processing renunciation of Mauritian citizenship
B. Registry and Administrative Functions
Maintaining and updating the Consular Registry
Filing and managing correspondence
Drafting correspondence in English and German
Translation of official documents from German into English
Liaison with German authorities and relevant institutions
Providing protocol assistance
Supporting official visits and delegations
Any other duties directly related to the above or to the delivery of expected outputs
Requirements
Essential:
Bachelors degree (any discipline)
German proficiency: CEFR C1 minimum (Goethe-Zertifikat C1 / TestDaF / telc or equivalent) required for translation of legal documents and liaison with German federal authorities (genuine occupational requirement AGG s.8)
English: fluent written and spoken
Demonstrated ability to translate official documents from German into English
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Applicants must already possess the legal right to work in Germany
Advantageous:
Degree in Translation Studies or Applied Linguistics
Staatlich geprufte/r Ubersetzer/in qualification (advantage)
Knowledge of either French Polish Turkish or Czech
Prior experience in a diplomatic mission or public administration
Benefits
/yr
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Permanent contract
Under German labour law with full statutory benefits
BVG Deutschlandticket
Monthly public transport allowance
Social security
Full employer contributions per German law
Prestigious setting
Berlin diplomatic community international environment
Employment Type : Employee
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 38000 - 54000