diplomat

Diplomats represent their home nation and government in international organisations. They negotiate with the organisation's officials to ensure the home nation's interests are protected, as well as facilitate productive and friendly communication between the home nation and the international organisation.

Alternative Labels

envoy

foreign service officer

her majesty's diplomat

diplomatic agent

diplomat

diplomatic service officer

UN diplomat

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

Narrower occupations

- ambassador

- embassy counsellor

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

perform political negotiation create solutions to problems apply diplomatic crisis management develop international cooperation strategies establish collaborative relations maintain relationships with government agencies coordinate government activities in foreign institutions speak different languages build international relations assess risk factors observe new developments in foreign countries show intercultural awareness represent national interests apply diplomatic principles make diplomatic decisions

Essential Knowledge

government representation foreign affairs diplomatic principles

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on risk management present arguments persuasively manage government policy implementation advise on legislative acts ensure cross-department cooperation analyse foreign affairs policies develop professional network apply conflict management respond to enquiries facilitate official agreement advise on foreign affairs policies protect client interests

Optional Knowledge

government policy implementation international law foreign affairs policy development

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1fb92021-9576-4c85-8759-f6918e9f0ad4

Status

released

Occupations

diplomat

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI