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| The Department of State and U.S. Mission Vietnam value a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints and provide an equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
All job applications must be associated with an open position advertised in the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) and submitted only through ERA to be considered. Please note that U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Vietnam and Peace Corps Vietnam manage their own recruitment processes and will not be processed through the ERA System. Applicants who are interested to apply to these agencies may still check their vacancies on our job page but should follow the application process provided in each of their vacancy. |
All Interested Applicants / All sources
This applies to all applicants who have legal status to work in Vietnam
Current Employees of the Mission
This applies to local employees under the U.S. Mission to Vietnam
This applies to family members of U.S. diplomats assigned to Vietnam.
Job applicant will follow this guidance to create an ERA account, apply for jobs and manage their ERA account.
The Family Liaison Office has a dedicated team of professionals working to expand employment options and information resources for family members, both at home and abroad. Learn more about our programs or begin your employment planning.
8 Qualities of Locally Employed (LE) Staff
Overseas employees will demonstrate the following characteristics essential for being a successful member of the United States Embassy, Consulate, or Mission team.
The recruitment process at the Mission is designed to be consistent, focused, and fair in attracting and securing the most suitable person for the job being advertised.
Frequently Asked Questions about Local Employment
Thank you for your interest in the employment of the U.S. Mission Vietnam. Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) for your reference.
The Local Internship Program is to offer foreign national students accepted into the program the unique opportunity of experiencing a foreign affairs work environment.
Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student seeking a substantive internship or fellowship supporting U.S. foreign policy, there’s no limit as to how far our opportunities can take you. You’ll have the opportunity to gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, explore new career avenues, and acquire lifelong skills as you represent America to the world.
View detailed descriptions of the Foreign Service Officer career tracks, the Foreign Service Specialist career paths, Civil Service opportunities, and the Consular Fellows Program.
Diplomats in Residence (DIRs) are career Foreign Service Officers and Specialists located throughout the U.S. who provide guidance and advice on careers, internships and fellowships to students and professionals in the communities they serve. DIRs are available to answer questions and share insight with those interested in Foreign and Civil Service careers, internships and fellowships.
The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad. If you’re passionate about public service and want to represent the U.S. around the world, a challenging and rewarding career is waiting for you. The opportunity to work and experience cultures, customs and people of different nations is truly a career unlike any other.
The work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards.
USAID is not using Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) system. To apply for USAID vacancies, you should complete the documents stated in each vacancy announcement and send to Vietnam-Hanoi-USAID-HR-Recruitment@usaid.gov.
Job Opportunities at Peace Corps
Peace Corps is not using the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) system. To apply for Peace Corps vacancies, you should follow the directions in “How to Apply” in each vacancy announcement and send to PCVietNamJobs@peacecorps.gov.
Please call: Hanoi: (024) 3850 5000 Ho Chi Minh City: (028) 3520 4200 or (028) 3520 4600
Outside of Office Hours, contact: Hanoi: (024) 3850 5000 Ho Chi Minh City: (028) 3520 4200 or (028) 3520 4600
Outside of Vietnam: Hanoi: +84 24 3850 5000 Ho Chi Minh City: +8428 3520 4200 or +8428 3520 4600
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