ambassador

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.

Alternative Labels

ambassador

diplomatic ambassador

high commissioner

ordinary ambassador

resident ambassador

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

budgetary principles international law

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/190ec9a5-938c-45a5-bd9c-c12b1af33353

Status

released

Occupations

ambassador

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI