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Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus

About the Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence is the government body responsible for implementing defence policy and safeguarding the security and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus. It oversees the Cyprus National Guard and coordinates defence planning, international defence cooperation and support to broader national security policy.

Main responsibilities

  • Implementing government policy on defence and national security
  • Organisation, training and support of the Cyprus National Guard
  • Defence planning, capability development and procurement
  • Conscription, reserve forces and related administrative procedures
  • International and EU defence cooperation and defence diplomacy
  • Support to search and rescue and civil protection operations, where required

Why work for the Ministry of Defence

  • National mission: Contribute directly to the security and defence of the Republic of Cyprus.
  • Diverse roles: Opportunities in policy, operations support, administration, engineering, IT and more.
  • International dimension: Exposure to EU, regional and international defence cooperation frameworks.
  • Public service: Work within a structured public-sector environment with clear procedures and responsibilities.

Careers at the Ministry of Defence via Alpha.jobs

When civilian vacancies at the Ministry of Defence are publicly announced, they can be promoted via Alpha.jobs so that qualified candidates in Cyprus and abroad can easily find and apply for suitable roles in the defence sector and wider public administration.

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