Vacant Positions

Any job vacancies within the Ministry, (all career ) is published on the website Govjobs.lu. Individuals with an interest in  working for the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defense, Development Cooperation, and Foreign Trade are therefore invited  to  check the website regularly, where they will be guided through the application submission procedure.

In terms of recruitment, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Cooperation, and Foreign Trade does not consider unsolicited applications.

Any information requests relating to the current ministry recruitment can be sent to ressources.humaines@mae.etat.lu.

Each year the Ministry organises a multi-stage entrance exam to recruit candidates interested in a career in the Luxembourg diplomatic corps.

The acceptance criteria for the diplomatic entrance exam are as follows:

• To have successfully passed the general section of the national competitive exam for a career in the higher higher administrative career (A1 career level)
• To be the holder of a qualification awarded by a higher education establishment certifying the successful completion of a Masters (or equivalent)
• To hold Luxembourg nationality

Individuals wishing to become involved in development cooperation are invited to consult the directorate of development cooperation's website: Getting involved where the calls for application (in French) are to be found. 

Throughout the year, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade offers students enrolled in higher education (at least in their 2nd year of university) the opportunity to do an internship at the department in Luxembourg or at one of the embassies and representations of the diplomatic network abroad.

Length of placement:

• The duration of an internship may vary from several weeks to a maximum of 6 months over a 24-month period, except for internships that are part of university studies, where this duration may be exceeded.
• Paid internships of 4 weeks or more.

How to Apply?

A cover letter written in French and a Curriculum Vitae (in PDF or Word format) should be sent to stagiaires.etudiants@mae.etat.lu, specifying the Directorate, Embassy, or Permanent Representation where the student wishes to undertake the internship.

Recognising that democratic elections form the foundation of any legitimate government; the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade participates in electoral observation missions organised by the European Union and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

Interested candidates can send their inquiries electronically to observations.electorales@mae.etat.lu.

European and international organizations offer numerous employment opportunities in a stimulating and international working environment. Whether you are a student, young professional, a government official, or looking for a new challenge, the European Union and international organisations provide valuable professional experience across a wide range of profiles.

More information on different international careers is available here.

Contact: carriere.internationale@mae.etat.lu.

You can also follow the Facebook and LinkedIn accounts of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defense, Development Cooperation, and Foreign Trade to stay updated on recruitment opportunities.