international relations officer

Description

International relations officers ensure the development of cooperation between international public organisations and governments. They facilitate communication between their organisation and foreign organisations and develop collaboration strategies, promoting a collaborative relationship beneficial for both parties.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

government representation international business

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

government policy implementation foreign affairs policy development European integration foreign affairs African studies diplomatic principles international law

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

build trust establish collaborative relations perform public relations build international relations attend meetings represent the organisation develop international cooperation strategies show intercultural awareness keep updated on the political landscape develop professional network

OPTIONALOptional competences

coordinate government activities in foreign institutions set organisational policies use different communication channels assess risk factors apply conflict management maintain relationships with government agencies manage government policy implementation create solutions to problems develop promotional tools speak different languages apply diplomatic principles ensure cross-department cooperation manage administrative systems facilitate official agreement