Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vacancy Announcement
Role description
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Foreign Affairs is inviting qualified applicants for a permanent position.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia (MoFA) is a federal government institution responsible for representing Ethiopia in the international arena and managing the country’s diplomatic and foreign relations. The Ministry works to advance Ethiopia’s national interests abroad, strengthen bilateral and multilateral partnerships, and promote peace, development, and cooperation
Position: Attaché
Educational Requirements:
- Applicants who have graduated in any field of study are eligible.
- No prior work experience is required (0 years).
An attaché is a specialized diplomatic officer or expert assigned to an embassy to represent their home country’s interests and advise on specific sectors.
Job Responsibilities – Attaché
- Represent the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government of Ethiopia in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Assist in promoting Ethiopia’s foreign policy, national interests, and diplomatic objectives.
- Monitor political, economic, social, cultural, and other relevant developments in the host country or assigned region.
- Conduct research and prepare analytical reports, briefs, and assessments on issues relevant to Ethiopia’s bilateral and multilateral relations.
- Maintain professional relations with government institutions, diplomatic missions, international organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support diplomatic engagements, meetings, official visits, conferences, and other government activities.
- Collect, analyze, and communicate information relevant to Ethiopia’s interests.
- Assist senior diplomatic officials with policy analysis, correspondence, briefing notes, and official documentation.
- Promote cooperation between Ethiopian institutions and counterparts in the host country in the assigned sector.
- Support the organization and implementation of bilateral and multilateral programs and initiatives.
- Attend relevant meetings and events and prepare reports or summaries for the Ministry.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between the Ethiopian diplomatic mission and relevant institutions in Ethiopia and the host country.
- Assist in protecting and promoting Ethiopia’s national interests within the assigned area of specialization.
- Prepare official correspondence, reports, presentations, and other diplomatic documents.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Head of Mission or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Application Requirements:
- Applicants must bring the original educational certificate and a non-returnable copy.
- Applicants must provide a valid identification document.
- Registration is open for 7 consecutive working days from the date of the announcement.
- The examination date will be announced internally.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Grade: IX
Salary: ETB 12,566
Number of Positions: 100
Experience: No work experience required.
Registration Location: Ministry of Foreign Affairs new building, 4th floor, Office No. 401, in person.
Applicants can also register online through the provided Google Form:
Online Registration Link: https://forms.gle/R7PmwCNeqEE3EQBN6
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Announcement Date: September 2, 2026 G.C.
Application Deadline: September 10, 2026
Location: Addis Ababa
Contact: +251115522079
Email: info@mfa.gov.et
Website: www.mfa.gov.et