Archaeologist Vacancy

The Municipality of Kourion announced one Archaeologist position through a service contract for archaeological supervision, including, among other work, supervision during sewer-system connections for the redevelopment of the core of the Kolossi Municipal District. The remuneration is €2,580 per month plus VAT, and the contract lasts 18 months. The selected candidate will work under the instructions and continuous guidance of the Department of Antiquities and report to it.

Essential qualifications are a university diploma or degree, or an equivalent qualification, in Archaeology; good knowledge of Cypriot Archaeology (for which at least six months of excavation experience in Cyprus is accepted as evidence); and excellent knowledge of Greek (for which a degree or school-leaving certificate from a Greek-speaking university or secondary educational institution is accepted). Additional points are awarded for a postgraduate qualification in Archaeology (2 points); further experience in archaeological excavations (0.5 points for each completed six-month period, up to 3 points); and further experience as an Archaeologist supervising work arising from sewer-system connections (0.5 points for each completed six-month period, up to 3 points). The oral interview is worth up to 2 points; the average of the separate scores assigned by the Evaluation Committee members is the interview score. In a tie, the grade of the university diploma or degree is taken into account. The interview date will be communicated to all candidates.

The application deadline is 30/10/2026 at 12:00 noon Cyprus time. The application form was available from the Municipality of Kourion website or the municipal offices. Applications had to be submitted in a sealed envelope and placed in the tender box at Kourion Town Hall, 120 Makariou III Avenue, 4182 Ypsonas. Applications received after the stated date and time are not accepted. The notice does not specify any other required supporting documents.