THE EMBASSY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY IN SINGAPORE SEEKS
FOR 1 APRIL 2025
OFFICE ASSISTANT (M/F/D) FULLTIME (39 HRS/WEEK)
FOR THE LEGAL- AND CONSULAR SECTION
SINCE 1965, THE EMBASSY REPRESENTS GERMAN INTERESTS IN SINGAPORE, PROMOTING POLITICAL RELATIONS AND ECONOMIC, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL COOPERATION. OUR TEAM IS LOOKING FORWARD TO STRENGTHENING OUR DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO FURTHER DEEPEN AND EXPAND THE CLOSE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP.
THE POSITION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TASKS
- Processing of passport/visa applications and other consular matters at the counter as well as in the backoffice including fee-billing
- Advising applicants on passport and visa procedures, particularly written and oral information in German and English, correspondence with German authorities
- Record keeping and filing
- Answering individual inquiries addressed to the legal and consular department
REQUIREMENTS
- Secondary school certificate
- Work experience in the work area is desirable
- Very good written and spoken German and English language skills
- Good computer skills
- Service awareness, good manners, distinct ability to work in a team, flexibility, resilience and dedication, diligence and reliability
The Embassy operates in German and English. Advanced languages skills are therefore indispensable. On-the-job training of the relevant legal standards is provided at the workplace.
The remuneration is based on customary local terms and conditions. The contractual conditions are based on local law. The employment contract is initially limited to one year. The possibility of extension exists.
Only applicants who meet Singapore's employment and residence law requirements can be considered.
We live diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of cultural, social or ethnic origin, gender, religion or ideology, disability, age or sexual identity. We expressly encourage people with severe disabilities and persons with equivalent status to apply; they will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.
Applicants (M/F/D) who are shortlisted will be invited to a selection interview.
After a successful selection process, proof of health suitability must be provided (through a medical examination at a clinic of the Embassy’s choice) before being hired. In addition, a personal security check is carried out. Your readiness to participate is assumed.
PROCESS
We are looking forward to your application by February 14th, 2025, 23.59 pm SGD time (term of exclusion) with the following documents
- Complete curriculum vitae in tabular form in German or English (passport photo optional)
- Letter of motivation in German and English
- School-leaving certificate
- Proof of professional training
- Job references and references from previous professional activities
- Copy of your passport or identity card
- Proof of your legal status in Singapore
exclusively by email (all documents preferably summarized in one PDF file of max. 2 MB) to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany:
[email protected]
Please note that only complete and timely applications will be considered. Application documents will not be returned. Please send inquiries regarding the advertised position to:
[email protected]
Applicants (M/F/D) who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview (oral/written selection procedure). Interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025.
Travel expenses for the interview will not be reimbursed.
For more information about the German Embassy: www.singapur.diplo.de.
Information on data protection in accordance with Article 13 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can be found at [https://singapur.diplo.de/sg-de/datenschutz].