Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Diplomatic Service Vacancies 2026

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Diplomatic Service Vacancies 2026

About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Career Opportunities:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) is the executive government organ mandated to formulate, implement, and safeguard Ethiopia’s national foreign policy objectives, diplomatic relations, and bilateral and multilateral partnerships across the globe. Headquartered in Addis Ababa, the Ministry serves as the primary gateway connecting Ethiopia to international governments, regional blocs, global institutions, and international organizations.To significantly bolster its legal, strategic, and diplomatic capabilities within the core Diplomatic Services Sector, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially released a competitive recruitment announcement. The Ministry is looking to employ highly competent, patriotic, deeply analytical, and legally seasoned Ethiopian professionals on a permanent civil service basis. These prestigious diplomatic and legal advisory positions offer unmatched long-term career stability, established government executive salary scales, and the profound opportunity to represent national sovereignty, provide high-level international legal counsel, and shape foreign policy decisions on the international stage.

1. Minister Counselor I (Level XVI)

Position Code: 15/WCH-833, 15/WCH-834 | Required Number: 2 | Monthly Salary: 25,285.00 ETB

Detailed Overview & Responsibilities: The Minister Counselor I is one of the highest-ranking professional diplomatic and legal advisory positions within the Ministry. Appointees will be responsible for formulating high-level strategic legal frameworks, analyzing complex international treaties, reviewing bilateral conventions, and advising senior ministerial leadership on critical matters of public international law, diplomatic immunity, and cross-border territorial agreements. This role requires an individual capable of providing strategic guidance during high-stakes multinational negotiations, drafting sovereign diplomatic correspondence, and representing the Ministry at regional and international summits.

• Educational Qualification: Second Degree (Master of Laws / LLM / Master’s Degree in Law) from an accredited higher learning institution.
• Required Work Experience: A minimum of eighteen (18) years and six (6) months of relevant professional work experience in legal advisory, international law, treaty negotiation, or public sector governance.

2. Counselor II (Level XIV)

Position Code: 15/WCH-831, 15/WCH-832 | Required Number: 2 | Monthly Salary: 19,464.00 ETB

Detailed Overview & Responsibilities: The Counselor II role serves as a senior operational and legal anchor for the diplomatic divisions. The successful candidates will be tasked with evaluating legal instruments, monitoring international dispute settlements, preparing formal legal opinions on foreign policy developments, and ensuring that all diplomatic engagements strictly align with the Ethiopian Constitution and international legal norms. Counselors will also coordinate with foreign embassies, international organizations based in Addis Ababa, and regional diplomatic missions to facilitate smooth inter-state legal relations.

• Educational Qualification: First Degree (Bachelor of Laws / LLB) from a recognized university.
• Required Work Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of directly relevant professional legal experience in government institutions, diplomatic services, or recognized legal bodies.

3. First Secretary (Level XIII)

Position Code: 15/WCH-821, 15/WCH-822 | Required Number: 2 | Monthly Salary: 17,838.00 ETB

Detailed Overview & Responsibilities: The First Secretary serves as an essential mid-level diplomatic officer within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Key duties include conducting in-depth legal research on international maritime, trade, and human rights laws, drafting formal diplomatic notes (Notes Verbales), compiling reports on international political trends, and supporting the diplomatic protocol and consular service delivery for foreign delegates and overseas citizens.

• Educational Qualification: First Degree (Bachelor of Laws / LLB) from a recognized university.
• Required Work Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years and six (6) months of relevant professional work experience in the legal or diplomatic sector.

4. Third Secretary (Level X)

Position Code: 15/WCH-815 | Required Number: 1 | Monthly Salary: 13,732.00 ETB

Detailed Overview & Responsibilities: The Third Secretary position is a foundational diplomatic role suited for qualified legal practitioners seeking to build a dedicated career in foreign affairs. The incumbent will assist in preparing case files, reviewing diplomatic documentation, verifying consular papers, tracking global legislative changes affecting international relations, and maintaining archive records for bilateral and multilateral treaties.

• Educational Qualification: First Degree (Bachelor of Laws / LLB) from a recognized university.
• Required Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) years and six (6) months of relevant professional work experience in legal practice, research, or administration.

Position Title	Position Code	Grade / Level	Monthly Salary	Slots	Required Education & Experience
Minister Counselor I	15/WCH-833, 15/WCH-834	Level XVI	25,285.00 ETB	2	Master’s Degree (LLM) in Law with 18 Years & 6 Months experience
Counselor II	15/WCH-831, 15/WCH-832	Level XIV	19,464.00 ETB	2	Bachelor’s Degree (LLB) in Law with 10 Years experience
First Secretary	15/WCH-821, 15/WCH-822	Level XIII	17,838.00 ETB	2	Bachelor’s Degree (LLB) in Law with 7 Years & 6 Months experience
Third Secretary	15/WCH-815	Level X	13,732.00 ETB	1	Bachelor’s Degree (LLB) in Law with 2 Years & 6 Months experience

Strict General Requirements & Mandatory Application Guidelines

Mandatory Criteria & Submission Instructions:

• Document Integrity: Applicants must present original, authentic educational degrees and official work experience testimonials that are clean, completely legible, and free of any erasures, alterations, or cancellations, accompanied by non-returnable photocopies.
• Identification Requirement: Every candidate must present a valid government-issued Identification Card (Kebele ID, National ID, Passport, or Driving License) during registration.
• Strict Application Window: Physical registration remains open for exactly 10 (ten) consecutive working days starting from the initial official publication date of this notice in national newspapers. Late submissions will not be received.
• Examination Notifications: The specific dates and schedules for written examinations and professional interviews will be communicated to eligible candidates through internal notice boards at the Ministry headquarters.
• Private Sector Tax Clearance: For any work experience acquired from private businesses or non-governmental organizations, applicants are strictly required to submit official evidence confirming that employee income tax was legally deducted and paid to the relevant tax authority throughout the tenure.
• Affirmative Action Policy: In line with Ethiopian civil service hiring directives and progressive workplace inclusion, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Physical Registration Location: Registration must be completed in person at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Headquarters Building, 4th Floor, Office Number 401.

Ministry Contact & Location Details:

• Physical Address: Located in front of the Hilton Hotel, adjacent to the Science and Technology Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• Telephone Inquiry: +251 11 552 2079
• Fax: +251 11 551 4300
• Postal Box: P.O. Box 393, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Official Email: info@mfa.gov.et
• Official Website: www.mfa.gov.et
• Official Social Handles: @MFAEthiopia | #MFAEthiopia (Facebook, X / Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube)