Vacancy title:
Consular Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office, Civil & Government, Customer Service, Entertainment & Travel]

Jobs at:
Kenya High Commission

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 4 2026

Duty Station:
Plot 5207, United Nations Avenue, Longacres | Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

KENYA HIGH COMMISSION, LUSAKA

Responsibilities or duties

Serving as the Consular Assistant, the candidate will be handling the following tasks:

• Report directly to the Immigration Attaché
• Facilitate processing of Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs), passports and other travel-related documentation in accordance with established regulations
• Submit consular documents to the Immigration Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and other relevant authorities
• Provide accurate information and guidance in response to public inquiries regarding travel requirements and consular procedures
• Collection of consular fees and issuance of official receipts for all processed services
• Assist in receiving Mission visitors
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Applicants must satisfy the qualifications listed below, failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application:

A. General Requirements:

• Must be a Zambian Citizen or a Permanent Resident with a valid permit

B. Education:

• Must possess a Diploma preferably in Diplomacy & International Relations
• Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)

C. Experience:

• Must possess at least two (2) years working experience preferably in a similar institution

D. Relevant Documentation:

• Valid Police Clearance Certificate

E. Age:

• Must be above 25 years

F. Language:

• English proficiency is required (both oral and written)

G. Skills and Abilities:

• Customer care skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
• Attention to detail & high level confidentiality

H. Job Knowledge:

• Must have general knowledge about Kenya especially on issues of immigration, tourism, education and culture

Additional notes

The initial contract is for two (2) years (dependent upon successful completion of a three (3) months probation period). Renewal will be contingent on satisfactory performance and exigencies of duty.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interviews upon which they will be expected to furnish all original academic and professional credentials for verification.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit an application letter with CV, copies of academic and professional credentials, two (2) traceable references and phone numbers for self and referees through any of the following channels:

1. Postal Service:

The sealed envelope should be addressed to:

The High Commissioner
Kenya High Commission
P.O. Box 50298
LUSAKA

2. Hand/Courier Delivery:

Deliver to the High Commission located at Plot 5207, United Nations Avenue, Longacres, Lusaka.

The sealed envelope must be dropped off at the High Commission’s tender box

Soft copies of the above documents may also be sent

NOTE

? The closing date for receiving applications is Monday, 4th May, 2026

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