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

- embassy counsellor

- ambassador

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

foreign affairs diplomatic principles government representation

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

foreign affairs policy development international law government policy implementation

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations

diplomat

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI