embassy counsellor

Description

Embassy counsellors supervise specific sections in an embassy, such as economics, defence or political affairs. They perform advisory functions for the ambassador, and perform diplomatic functions in their section or specialty. They develop policies and implementation methods and supervise the embassy section's staff.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

government policy implementation foreign affairs policy development foreign languages for international careers foreign affairs diplomatic principles

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

budgetary principles political economy European integration government representation economics international law international business good governance

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

build trust represent national interests ensure compliance with policies respond to enquiries maintain relations with local representatives observe new developments in foreign countries advise on foreign affairs policies advise on risk management manage administrative systems show intercultural awareness develop professional network analyse foreign affairs policies

OPTIONALOptional competences

assess risk factors maintain relationships with government agencies manage government policy implementation maintain operational communications manage staff build international relations create solutions to problems train employees speak different languages apply diplomatic principles develop defence policies develop international cooperation strategies