The Ministry for Foreign Affairs promotes the security and welfare of Finland and the Finns and strives to attain a fair and secure world. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and its network of diplomatic missions abroad serve Finns, Finland’s economy and society, government leaders and Parliament. The activities range from managing Finland's relations with other countries to assisting Finnish nationals abroad.

New employees are recruited mainly through two application procedures: a training course on international affairs (KAVAKU) for those who consider a career in the diplomatic career path, and an induction course qualifying for various administrative positions (HALKU). Both career paths involve rotating between postings of approximately 3 to 4 years in Helsinki and at a mission abroad.

In addition, the Ministry employs public officials for specialist posts and a certain number of staff who work under contractual employment relationships.

Please visit the website of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs to get more information about career opportunities in the Foreign Service and about current vacancies.