international relations officer

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.

Alternative Labels

inter governmental cooperation officer

international development officer

international manager

international relations director

international relations officer

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

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

Essential Knowledge

government representation

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

diplomatic principles foreign affairs foreign affairs policy development government policy implementation international law

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7819669b-30c2-42e6-a1c4-0bcd6f0379ff

Status

released

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