diplomat
Diplomats represent their home nation and government in international organisations. They negotiate with the organisation's officials to ensure the home nation's interests are protected, as well as facilitate productive and friendly communication between the home nation and the international organisation.
Also called: envoy, foreign service officer, her majesty's diplomat, diplomatic agent, diplomatic service officer, UN diplomat
- 19
- essential skills
- 19
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 1112
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- ambassadorWhat changes?11 skills in common
- consul8 skills in common
- embassy counsellor6 skills in common
- international relations officer5 skills in common
- immigration policy officer4 skills in common
- public affairs consultant4 skills in common
- foreign affairs officer3 skills in common
- secretary general3 skills in common
Essential skills
19- apply diplomatic crisis management
- apply diplomatic principles
- assess risk factors
- build international relations
- coordinate government activities in foreign institutions
- create solutions to problems
- develop international cooperation strategies
- diplomatic principles
- establish collaborative relations
- foreign affairs
- foreign languages for international careers
- government representation
- maintain relationships with government agencies
- make diplomatic decisions
- observe new developments in foreign countries
- perform political negotiation
- represent national interests
- show intercultural awareness
- speak different languages
Optional skills
19- advise on foreign affairs policies
- advise on legislative acts
- advise on risk management
- analyse foreign affairs policies
- apply conflict management
- develop professional network
- ensure cross-department cooperation
- European integration
- facilitate official agreement
- foreign affairs policy development
- good governance
- government policy implementation
- international business
- international law
- manage government policy implementation
- present arguments persuasively
- protect client interests
- public administration
- respond to enquiries
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