How to Apply DFA Foreign Service Officer Philippine Diplomat
There are various ways one can serve one’s country. Working as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is one; another is through working in the service of these OFWs as a DFA Foreign Service Officer (FSO) or a diplomat. So, how exactly do you become an FSO? What are the requirements, process, and preparation this entails? In this guide, we will shed light on these important questions and guide you to increase your chances of passing the Foreign Service Officer Exam (FSOE).
According to the Foreign Affairs department, a Foreign Service Officer IV (FSO IV) functions as Principal Assistant/Assistant Director in the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Home Office, Third Secretary in Philippine Embassies/Missions, and Vice Consul in Philippine Consulates. This means that they will have administrative roles in ensuring that the home office’s operations are running as smoothly as possible.
As Principal Assistant/Assistant Director, the FSO IV manages entry-level and second-level workers engaging in research, analytical, and administrative duties. In addition, the FSO IV produces reports, correspondences, position papers, talking points, legal opinions or agreements, attends local and international meetings and conferences, and coordinates with government agencies and diplomatic missions on subjects related to his/her Division’s mandate.
