The Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers career opportunities to people willing to work in the crucial and challenging field of promoting our country's international relations.

Vacancies are open to young men and women interested in serving the best interests of Greece abroad and at the same time becoming a channel for the communication of our country with other peoples, at a time when contact of all forms between states, cultures, economies  and people themselves is more intense than ever before.

In addition to the general qualifications pertaining to the appointment of civil servants, special conditions and qualifications- which differ from one Branch of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to another- govern recruitment into the Ministry and a career therein.

Diplomatic Branch

Vacancies are open to university graduates, whatever their field of study. Candidates must have an excellent knowledge of English and French and they must sit a competitive exam organised at least once a year by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Successful candidates will attend the Ministrys Diplomatic Academy. Upon completion of their studies they sit a further exam organised by the Diplomatic Academy, with successful candidates being appointed as Embassy Attachs.

Legal Experts in the Special Legal Department

Vacancies are open to Law School graduates who have completed a post-graduate specialisation in public international law and European community law, and have sound knowledge of two EU languages, one being English or French. To be offered employment by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs candidates must sit a competitive exam organised by the Ministry.

Experts 

Vacancies are open to university graduates and post-graduates in specific fields, depending on the specifications set out in the vacancy notices.

Economic and Trade Affairs

Vacancies are open to university graduates, whatever their field of study. Candidates are required to pass the exam organised by the National School of Public Administration (NSPA) pursuant to the terms and conditions stipulated in the vacancy notice before being offered employment in the Economic and Trade Affairs branch. Upon successful completion of the two year NSPA course, candidates are appointed as Economic and Trade Attaches in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  

Administration, Accounting and Secretarial Support

Vacancies are open to university and technical school (TEI) graduates. Candidates must have a very good knowledge of English or French and sound computer skills, word processing and filing. Appointment by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is dependent on candidates passing a competitive exam organised by the Supreme Staff Selection Board.

Communication and Information Technology

Vacancies are open to university and technical school (TEI) graduates in either electronics or computer systems or information technology. A very good knowledge of English and of word processing, programming, and hardware, software and network support is required. Appointment by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is dependent on candidates passing an exam organised by the Ministry.

Support Staff

Vacancies are open to High School graduates. Appointment by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs follows the posting of a vacancy notice published by the Supreme Staff Selection Board.