Permanent Ambassador vacancy – External Services

One permanent Ambassador post in the External Services was advertised as a First Appointment and Promotion. The salary scale is Α15(i): €64,713, €67,333, €69,953, €72,573, €75,193, €77,813 and €80,433, plus general increases approved by legislation and a cost-of-living allowance at the rate approved by the Government from time to time. Applications are accepted only online until Friday, 4 December 2026 at 14:00, through www.psc.gov.cy or www.gov.cy under “Work and Insurance → Applications → Appointment or promotion in the Public Service.” The deadline has not passed.

The Ambassador represents the Republic of Cyprus to foreign governments and/or international organisations, promotes its political, economic, cultural and other interests and foreign relations, informs foreign governments and the public, conducts consultations, negotiations and representations as instructed, and submits reports. Abroad, the Ambassador heads the diplomatic mission and the services and consular authorities under its jurisdiction. In Central Services, the post may include duties as Director General or Deputy Director General, heading directorates or the General Secretariat for European Affairs, allocating, supervising and directing work, organising services and reporting on staff performance. In either setting, the Ambassador evaluates and develops subordinate staff and performs other assigned duties.

Applicants need a university diploma/title or equivalent qualification (which may include a postgraduate diploma/title), or membership of an auditors’ body recognised by the Council of Ministers under the Auditors Law, and also a postgraduate diploma/title obtained after at least one academic year of study. At least 15 years’ responsible experience related to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ activities, including service in international organisations, is required, of which at least 5 years must involve supervisory duties including planning, organisation, guidance, coordination and control. Applicants need very good knowledge of public administration, the Ministry’s mission and responsibilities, and general political and economic issues, and excellent knowledge of Greek or Turkish and English. Language ability must be evidenced by accepted proof or examinations by the deadline; the list of accepted proof is at www.psc.gov.cy. As an exception, applicants whose mother tongue is not Greek, who do not hold a certificate from a Greek-language secondary school and who, under Article 2.3 of the Constitution, chose to belong to the Greek community need only good Greek, provided they have excellent English. Very good French or another foreign language is an additional qualification. Leadership, goal-setting, staff management and development, communication, organisation, coordination, supervision, problem-solving, decision-making, innovation and citizen service are also assessed.