Multilingual (Italian/French/Dutch) Speaker- Operations Officer

Edomias International PLC
Full time Posted: May 15, 2026
Career Level
Junior Level(1-3 years)
Location
Addis Ababa
Salary
Deadline
May 25, 2026
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About This Role

This is a client-facing operational role within a visa application center, where your language skills are the primary tool for service delivery. You will be the bridge between applicants and the visa processing system, handling sensitive documents, financial transactions, and customer inquiries in Italian, French, or Dutch. The position suits detail-oriented professionals who thrive in structured, high-volume environments and possess the patience to manage cross-cultural communication with clarity.

What the Requirements Say About This Role

The requirement for fluency in a European language beyond English signals that this role involves direct interaction with applicants from those regions. The employer is seeking someone who can think on their feet—not just translate, but also interpret nuanced queries and ensure compliance with visa protocols. The junior-level call for 1-3 years experience suggests the company values trainability and consistency over senior expertise, implying they will invest in your operational training if you demonstrate linguistic competence and a service-oriented mindset.

How to Approach This Application

Highlight your multilingual proficiency concretely—state your level of fluency (e.g., business proficiency, native) and any experience handling documents or cash in a regulated setting. Emphasize your ability to follow procedures without cutting corners, as visa processing demands zero tolerance for errors. If you have worked in a customer service or administrative role with strict compliance requirements, make that connection explicit. Prepare to demonstrate your language skills in the interview, possibly through a simulated query scenario.

Best Fit

Who This Role Suits

This role is best suited for recent graduates or early-career professionals with strong language skills and a knack for detail-oriented, process-driven work. Competition will be moderate, as the language requirement narrows the pool, but expect strong interest from candidates with a background in tourism, diplomacy, or international relations.

Edomias International Plc.is the Premier Human Resource solutions provider in Ethiopia serving clients for more than 18 years. 

We invite qualified applicants for the position of Multilingual Speaker  -Operations Officer at one of our clients VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.

Purpose of the role

  • To manage end to end operations of the VAC whilst ensuring quality and cost saving, ensure compliance to the set processes, and manage people to bring the best efficiency out of them
  • To ensure implementation of new process roll outs or changes.

The Multilingual Speaker Operations Officer is Responsible for:- 

  • Document scrutiny and collection of application for visa processing 
  • Handel customer/applicant queries personally or via email, telephone 
  • Handel cash and bank related transactions if assigned and ensure 100% accuracy
  • Record & maintain all application data. Ensure accurate & timely data entry into the system with zero errors 
  • Ensure all administration and logistics of passport delivery to consulate/applicant/logistic Company etc.
  • Maintain compliance to the standard operating procedures, manuals etc. without deviation in process
  • Inform the applicants about the available added services and ensure delivery of value Added service options to applicants/customers.
  • Encourage applicant to provide feedback on service provided and their overall experience overall experience at applicant center.
  • Ensure that the entire process is completed within the mandate turnaround time
  • Assist deputy manager/operation manager  in execution of WB project
  • Ensure judicious use of natural resources 
  • Adhere to the environment health and safety policy /objective and guidelines of the organization      

 Indicative KRA’s/Budgetary and Revenue Responsibilities

  • Productivity - Targets met as prescribed in Team Objective Tracker. 

  • Customer satisfaction (Applicants) - Complaints - Targets met as prescribed in Team Objective Tracker. 

  • Timely & Accurate Data entry - Targets met as prescribed in Team Objective Tracker. 

  • Late reporting /unauthorized absenteeism     

  • Adherence to TAT - Targets met as prescribed in Team Objective Tracker. 

  • Completion of WB  Projects Completion 

  • Attending training programs. Ensure all trainings      scheduled by HR are attended     

  • Training: Internal Process Certifications (OCL’s) – Scores well on all OCL’s completed for self 

  • Error Monitoring – To reduce the number of errors on a daily basis, maintains Error Log, as applicable. 

  • Updates Productivity & VAS Conversion Grid – to track performance on a daily basis. 

  • VOC - Targets met as prescribed in Team Objective Tracker. 

  • Ensures adequate Surveys are completed (minimum 5% of application counts) & Target VOC Target achieved, as per Team Objective Tracker.

Knowledge & Key Skills: 

  • Worked  as Customer Service Representative is advantageous 

  • Basic Knowledge of Computer skills- MS office 

  • Adaptability and presence of mind to handle customer queries and complaints

  • Ability to Innovate and enhance procedures and methods to increase productivity & cost effectiveness 

Education:  BA/BSc preferred; Diploma will also be accepted with required Multilingual proficiency and customer service experience.

Language Requirements

  • Proficiency in at least 2 or more official languages of the Schengen Countries(e.g., Italy, French, Spanish, Dutch and other ) is preferable  .
  • Proficiency in any additional international language will be regarded as an added advantage.
  • Gross Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 ETB
  • Employment Type: Contract-based (Renewable) 
  • Required: -              07 (Seven)

How To Apply

Those who are qualified can attach only Application Letter & CV through: [email protected] Clearly marking the Job Title “Multilingual Speaker- Operations Officer

Efficient Professionals are invited to apply within 7 days after advertisement.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.)

Equal employment declaration

VFS Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where all individuals feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute to our success.

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