Working for British Embassy Yangon

General information

Welcome to our careers section where you can find out more about working with us at the British Embassy Yangon. The British Embassy Yangon is part of a world-wide network of over 200 embassies, high commissions and consulates representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas.

There are lots of opportunities for professional development and the chance to work with talented colleagues from the UK and Myanmar.

Civil Services Competences and the selection process

Selection is based on the overall suitability of the candidate against the skills, qualifications and competences required by the position, which may be demonstrated through the application form and the interview. The specific requirements for each position can be found in the job advertisement/description.

We recommend that all applicants understand the Civil Service competences in Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk) before applying for any role and in preparation for interviews.

Current work opportunities

MYR - Private Sector Development and Climate Adviser for Politics, Economy and Governance Team, G7

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Yangon or one of the other UK delegations e.g. Department for Business and Trade, visit the Local Staff vacancies website.

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.