Job vacancies

Any job vacancy at the MFA (all careers) is published on the Govjobs.lu website. Individuals with an interest in working for the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade (MFA) are therefore invited to check the website regularly, where they will be guided through the application submission procedure.
The job offers on Govjobs are all posted in French only.

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

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

Each year the MFA 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 passed the general section of the national competitive exam for a career in the higher echelons of government (career A1)
• 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 direcorate of development cooperation's website: How to become involved in cooperation? where the calls for application are to be found.

Recognising that democratic elections are the basis of any legitimate government, the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs takes part in electoral observation missions organised by the European Union, as well as by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

Interested candidates are invited to direct their request for information, electronically, at observations.electorales@mae.etat.lu.

European and international organisations offer many job opportunities in a stimulating and global work environment. Whether you're a student, a young professional, a government official, or seeking a new challenge, the European Union and international organisations provide valuable professional experience across a wide range of profiles.
More information on the various international career paths will be available here soon.
Contact: carriere.internationale@mae.etat.lu.
Also follow the Facebook and LinkedIn accounts of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defense, Cooperation, and External Trade to stay informed about recruitment opportunities.