§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

ambassador

Ambassadors represent their own government in foreign countries for diplomatic and peace-keeping purposes.

Description

Ambassadors represent their own government in foreign countries for diplomatic and peace-keeping purposes. They deal with political negotiation between the country of origin and the country where they are stationed and ensure the protection of citizens from their home nation in the nation they are stationed. They facilitate communication between the two nations and perform advisory functions to the home government to help develop foreign policy.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

government policy implementation foreign affairs policy development government representation foreign affairs diplomatic principles

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

budgetary principles international law

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

coordinate government activities in foreign institutions assess risk factors represent national interests maintain relationships with government agencies manage government policy implementation maintain relations with local representatives speak different languages advise on legislative acts observe new developments in foreign countries advise on foreign affairs policies apply diplomatic principles show intercultural awareness develop professional network

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage emergency procedures set organisational policies perform political negotiation apply conflict management build international relations develop contingency plans for emergencies ensure public safety and security support other national representatives ensure cross-department cooperation facilitate official agreement apply organisational techniques organise cultural events perform government ceremonies conduct public presentations analyse potential threats against national security analyse foreign affairs policies

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