Consular Officer

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:

• Bachelor's 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

€38,000–€54,000/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