foreign affairs officer

Foreign affairs officers analyse foreign affairs policies and operations, and write reports outlining their analyses in a clear and comprehensible manner. They communicate with parties who benefit from their findings, and act as advisers in the development or implementation of or reporting on foreign policy. Foreign affairs officers may also perform administrative duties in the department, such as assisting with problems concerning passports and visas. They promote friendly and open communication between different nations' governments and institutions.

Alternative Labels

consulate officer

foreign affairs advisor

foreign affairs analyst

foreign affairs manager

foreign affairs specialist

international affairs analyst

international relations analyst

international relations manager

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 public relations analyse foreign affairs policies assess risk factors create solutions to problems manage administrative systems

Essential Knowledge

cultural geography foreign affairs foreign affairs policy development government policy implementation international business international law labour legislation

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on legislative acts advise on licencing procedures apply conflict management build international relations develop international cooperation strategies develop professional network develop promotional tools ensure cross-department cooperation establish collaborative relations facilitate official agreement maintain relationships with government agencies manage government policy implementation observe new developments in foreign countries perform public relations present reports report analysis results show intercultural awareness speak different languages use different communication channels

Optional Knowledge

diplomatic principles government representation international commercial transactions rules public administration

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f7450c1f-20b7-45dd-b3bb-25095830bf3f

Status

released

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