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The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Jeddah is seeking a Clerk (m/f/div.) for an initially fixed-term position (two years, with potential for permanent employment thereafter) in the areas of culture, administration, and consular affairs, starting on September 1, 2025.

The position mainly includes the following responsibilities:

• Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on developments within the district
• Managing the consulate’s social media, including creating posts
• Preparing and managing small projects
• Responding to inquiries and performing counter duties
• Preparation, support and follow-up of delegation trips
• Attending events outside of regular office hours, including evenings and weekends
• Maintaining contacts with important partners of the Consulate General
• Communicating with local authorities, including customs, tax authorities, prisons, hospitals, and police stations
• Operating Saudi digital platforms for administrative matters
• Language mediation (oral and written) Arabic – English – (German)

Applicants should meet the following qualifications:

Professional:

• Holder of Master's or Bachelor's degree
• Experience in the cultural and media sector and/or in collaboration with Germany is an advantage

General:

• Language skills (written and spoken):
• Arabic at a native speaker level
• English and German (advantageous) at B2/C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• Regional experience
• Willingness to occasionally work outside regular office hours

The Consulate General offers a five-day workweek with 41 working hours per week. Compensation is largely determined by language skills.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is committed to promoting women’s career development and encourages qualified women to apply.

After a successful selection process, the candidate’s health suitability (through a medical examination by the consulate’s cooperating doctor) must be confirmed prior to employment. A personal/security check will also be carried out. Your willingness to cooperate is expected. Non-Saudi nationals must, in addition, have a valid residence permit for Saudi Arabia at the time of employment.

Please submit your application with the following documents:

• Application/Motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of certificates and letters of recommendation
• Proof of completed education/training
• Evidence (or substantiated statements) for all knowledge and skills listed in the requirements profile
• Copy of passport or ID card, as well as residence permit

Deadline: July 31, 2025

To the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Jeddah

152 Marwan Bin Abdul Rahman,

Al Mohammadiyyah Building No. 60,

Jeddah 21411, Saudi Arabia

Email: vw-1@djid.diplo.de

Please note that only complete and timely applications can be considered. Receipt confirmations will not be sent. Application documents will not be returned. Only candidates selected for an interview (oral selection procedure) will be contacted. Travel expenses for the interview will not be reimbursed. Further information about the Consulate General can be found at: https://saudiarabien.diplo.de/ksa-de/ueber-uns/gkdjidda

Information on data protection according to Article 13 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be sent upon request.

We look forward to receive your application.