The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recruitment 2024/2025 has just started, and if you are interested in any of their jobs, then the application form is available for you on their portal.
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Is Ministry of Foreign Affairs Recruiting for 2024?
Yes, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recruitment is currently ongoing. The recruitment has been ongoing since 5:00pm on Friday, 1st March 2024.
Applicant are urged to submit their applications for this 2024 roles, as early as possible, so as not to miss out in the recruitments.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jobs/Vacancies 2024
Here is a list of jobs that you can apply for via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2024:
- Diplomatic Officer
- Consular Officer
- Economic and Trade Officer
- Protocol Officer
- Public Diplomacy Officer
- Administrative Officer
- Legal Advisor
- Human Resources Officer
- Drivers
- ICT Officer
Eligibility for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Recruitment 2024
Before taking in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recruitment, and landing a job, there are some criteria that you should meet.
Here are some of their criteria:
- Candidate must be a Kenyan citizen and must have a valid Kenya national ID.
- You must be willing to work at any office of the ministry within Kenya
- Applicant must reside in Kenya, as at the time of their application for the job.
- Applicant must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one Science subject.
- Applicant should have at least basic Computer usage skills.
- Candidate must be physically and medically fit for their job.
- Applicant must not be an ex-convict.
Qualifications and Skills Needed
Here are some of the educational qualifications or skills that you must have, if you want to apply for any of the roles:
1. Diplomatic Officer
- Applicant must at least have a bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Law, or related fields.
- A Master’s degree or further specialization can be advantageous.
- Applicant must have a strong understanding of international relations and a proficiency in foreign languages.
2. Consular Officer
- Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Law, or related fields.
- You should have a great knowledge of consular services and visa regulations.
3. Economic/Trade Officer
- Candidate must have a diploma or a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, International Trade, or related fields.
- An MBA or relevant Master’s degree can be beneficial
4. Protocol Officer
- Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communication, International Relations, or related fields.
5. Public Diplomacy Officer
- Applicant should have a bachelor’s degree in Communication, International Relations, or related fields.
6. Administrative Officer
- Candidate must have either a diploma or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fields.
7. Legal Advisor
- Applicant must have at least a bachelor’s degree in Law, with a Master’s degree or specialization in international law being advantageous.
8. Human Resources Officer
- You must have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Applicant must have a solid understanding of HR policies and procedures, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and experience in recruitment and employee relations.
9. Drivers
- Applicant must be well versed with the road network in Kenya.
- Candidate must have a valid drivers license
10. ICT Officer
- Candidate must have a diploma or a degree in any ICT related course such as Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or any other
How to Apply
Here are steps on hos to apply for the Kenya Ministry of Foreign Affairs recruitment 2024:
- Visit the Public Service Board recruitment portal at www.mfa.go.ke
- Navigate to the careers or jobs section
- Create an account, and then log in
- Search for or select any of the vacancies that you are interested in
- Click on the job, then go through the job description.
- Write a cover letter and provide relevant information such as your CV, certifications, academic qualifications and other relevant document.
- Submit your application to the email recruitment@mfa.go.ke.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Recruitment Deadline 2024
The deadline for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs job application is 2nd September, 2024 at 5.00pm. Applicant who are interested are urged to apply for this jobs before the stipulated deadline, as late applications or applications submitted after the deadline could lead to you being disqualified for the exercise.
Conclusion
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recruitment is a great means of landing a Public Service job. If you are interested in any of this jobs or vacancies, you can apply for them, provided that you have met the application.