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- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an open call for ambassador positions for the first time, setting qualifications according to guidelines.
- Applicants must be Nepali citizens at least 35 years old, have a bachelor’s degree, and possess good English language skills.
- Applications must be submitted by June 5. Appointment will be made by the President following parliamentary approval.
May 28, Kathmandu – The government has issued its first-ever open call for ambassador appointments. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited interested candidates to submit applications by June 5. Along with the call, the ministry has also published guidelines detailing required qualifications and work scope.
Applicants must be at least 35 years old to be eligible for the ambassador position. Given the senior nature of the role, a minimum educational qualification of a bachelor’s degree is required. Higher academic qualifications and work experience will be given priority.
The Ministry will screen all applications and recommend suitable candidates to the Cabinet. The Cabinet will endorse qualified individuals for ambassadorial posts, and the President will issue appointment orders following parliamentary hearings. After appointment, ambassadors are required to sign a performance agreement with the ministry before assuming their duties abroad.
This open call follows the Cabinet-approved ‘Ambassador Appointment Directive, 2075’ with amendments from 2078 and 2079 (Nepali calendar).
What Are the Qualifications and Conditions?
According to the directive, candidates for ambassador posts must fulfill the following criteria:
- Be a Nepali citizen at least 35 years of age.
- Hold at minimum a bachelor’s degree from a university recognized by the Nepal government.
- Must not have been dismissed from government service or convicted for corruption or moral turpitude.
- Must not hold permanent or temporary residency permits from any foreign country.
- Possess experience in Nepal’s foreign policy, international relations, or diplomacy, and have proficiency in English.
- Must have no conflicts of interest in the proposed host country and shall not be employed by any NGO or foreign aid agency operating there.
- If previously appointed in a paid position with a foreign government, at least 10 years must have passed since then.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a master’s degree in international relations, political science, law, economics, or public administration, who have leadership experience in diplomacy or senior government or corporate roles, and who can speak the language of the proposed host country.
How to Apply?
Qualified candidates can complete the designated application form available on the ministry’s website and submit it along with personal information either to the Minister’s Secretariat or via online submission.
The ministry will conduct initial screening of applications and make recommendations to the Cabinet. Following Cabinet decisions, parliamentary committee hearings, and obtaining consent from the host country, the President will formally appoint the ambassadors.
