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Recruitment Notice for the Post of Consular/Political Assistant at the Embassy of India, Bogota

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EMBASSY OF INDIA
BOGOTA

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                                                       Dated: 2 July 2025

VACANCY CIRCULAR

Recruitment Notice for the Post of Consular/Political Assistant

The Embassy of India, Bogota invites applications from suitable candidates for a full-time position of Consular/Political Assistant at the Embassy.

  1. Eligibility: Candidates meeting the essential qualifications and details mentioned in the attached Vacancy Announcement No. 02/2025 may apply.
  2. Application Deadline: Interested candidates are invited to send their application along with their CVs, mentioning their email Ids, contact numbers, copies of certificates and other required documents by 15th July 2025  via email to:  hoc.bogota@mea.gov.in,  admin1.bogota@mea.gov.in,  and estab.bogota@mea.gov.in.
  3. Important Notes:
  4. Applications received after the deadline or without requisite documents will not be considered.
  5. No transport or other assistance/reimbursement will be provided for appearing in the exam/practical/interview.
  6. Selected candidates will be requested to join immediately, preferably on 1 August 2025.
  7. Contact Information:

Embassy of India, Bogota

Calle 116 #7-15 Int. 2 of 301, Torre Cusezar Building 

Santa Barbara, Bogota, Colombia

E-mail ID: estab.bogota@mea.gov.in ,  admin1.bogota@mea.gov.in 


Encl.: Vacancy Announcement No.02/2025

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Vacancy Announcement No.  02/2025

The Embassy of India in Bogota has one vacancy for the position of Consular/Political Assistant. We are looking for a zealous candidate to support the Consular/Political departments of the Embassy in its works and duties.

Key function and responsibilities of the position of Consular/Political Assistant

  • Assisting each section’s officer in carrying out bilateral and multilateral Political and Commercial Affairs of the Embassy and correspondence with local and national Government and its relevant bodies
  • Assistance in daily consular and political related tasks
  • Responding to trade queries in a timely manner and posting tender queries on India business portals.
  • Handling, mediation and follow up in trade disputes
  • Gathering important data, market research, generating reports and information as required for the functions of the political section
  • Updating spreadsheets, databases, and inventories with requisite information under the ambit of the aforementioned responsibilities
  • Assistance in Designing of publicity and promotion materials as relevant for the pertinent sections
  • Assistance in organizing events as pertinent for the corresponding sections

Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree/Diploma. Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Economics, and/or Finance is desirable.
  • Excellent computer skills, especially typing and knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Excel, Power point, Libre Office, under Linux environment
  • Working knowledge of the SICEX database is desirable
  • High level of proficiency and fluency in speaking/reading/writing both English & Spanish with excellent translation skills
  • Attention to detail; willingness to learn, excellent communication skills, excellent computational, analytical and interpersonal and soft skills;
  • Prior experience of consular/political related work is desirable

Who May Apply?

  • Anyone who is eligible for appointment under Colombian local laws
  • Applicant must be in possession of a Colombian ID valid for employment and/or a work permit

Monthly Salary at Entry Level

COP 4.10 million + employers social security contribution as per rules


HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit the application form provided in the prescribed format in Annexure –I (CLICK HERE) along with CV giving full details plus any other documentation (e.g. copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above to hoc.bogota@mea.gov.in, admin1.bogota@mea.gov.in, and estab.bogota@mea.gov.in. 

The deadline for submitting applications is 15 July 2025.

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