The Vatican offers new job opportunities for those who wish to become part of the Secretariat for the Economy of the Holy See. Let’s find out about the open positions, the necessary requirements and how to apply
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The Vatican’s New Job Portal
The website of the Secretariat for the Economy of the Holy See has recently been updated with a new “Work with us” section. This update makes it easier for lay people to find and apply for job opportunities in the Vatican.
The Dicastery, which manages the financial, administrative and human resources areas, has introduced this section to facilitate the recruitment of
lay personnel.
The new section allows candidates to consult current selections, learn about the characteristics of the profiles sought and send applications online. Applications can be submitted both in response to published announcements and in the form of a self-application for future job positions
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Searched Profiles for Recruitment in the Vatican
The job opportunities offered by the Holy See are aimed at candidates who have graduated or graduated with specific skills and a strong sense of ethics. In addition, profiles with special specializations are often required, especially in the technical field, which are not always easy to find. Most positions require a good knowledge of the English language. The working conditions offered may vary from fixed-term to permanent contracts
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Open Positions
Currently, the Vatican is trying to fill the following positions:
International Relations Officer
The ideal candidate has a degree in Political Science, Law, International Relations or similar. A specific Master’s degree, even minimal experience in the role (1-3 years) and a good knowledge of English are welcome
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Manuscript Cataloguer
A degree in the humanities, preferably musical, is required. Bibliographic, palaeographic and cataloguing skills are essential, as is knowledge of Latin and the MARC21 cataloguing standard.
Controller
The Holy See is looking for a graduate in Economics with at least 3-5 years of experience in the role. Accounting skills (costs, estimates, final statements) are required
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Electrical System Designer
The position is open to graduates in Electrical Engineering, with a preferred Master’s degree and 5-10 years of experience in projects and related construction sites, in particular for electrical systems.
Real Estate Database Officer
A degree in Architecture or Engineering with 3-5 years of experience in the role is required. In-depth knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel), Archibus, Myspot, and ESRI Database is required
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Urban Planning Practices Officer
We are looking for candidates with a surveyor’s degree or a degree in architecture and 5-10 years of experience in the role. In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel), Archibus, Myspot and ESRI Database is required
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The Vatican Secretariat for the Economy
Established by Pope Francis in 2014, the Secretariat for the Economy coordinates the economic and administrative affairs of the Holy See and the Vatican City State. Chaired by a Prefect, it is organized into three sections: financial, administrative and human resources. The latter manages all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from selection to compensation management and the work environment
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Professional Growth and Work Environment
The Holy See is committed to ensuring flexibility and mobility between bodies and departments, encouraging staff growth through training and development courses. Initiatives are promoted to enhance existing skills and guide new staff. The goal is to create a work environment balanced between personal expectations and economic sustainability
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How to Apply
To apply for open positions in the Vatican, you can visit the “Work with us” section on the website of the Secretariat for the Economy. From there, you can consult open positions, register with the online recruitment system and send your CV
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By monitoring the page, you can discover new personnel searches activated by the Vatican. It is also always possible to send a spontaneous application
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