§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

diplomat

Diplomats represent their home nation and government in international organisations.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

foreign languages for international careers government representation foreign affairs diplomatic principles

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

government policy implementation foreign affairs policy development European integration public administration international law international business good governance

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

coordinate government activities in foreign institutions perform political negotiation establish collaborative relations assess risk factors represent national interests maintain relationships with government agencies build international relations create solutions to problems apply diplomatic crisis management speak different languages make diplomatic decisions observe new developments in foreign countries apply diplomatic principles develop international cooperation strategies show intercultural awareness

OPTIONALOptional competences

protect client interests apply conflict management manage government policy implementation respond to enquiries advise on legislative acts present arguments persuasively advise on foreign affairs policies advise on risk management ensure cross-department cooperation facilitate official agreement develop professional network analyse foreign affairs policies

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)