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

diplomat

diplomatic agent

diplomatic service officer

envoy

foreign service officer

her majesty's diplomat

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

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

Essential Knowledge

diplomatic principles foreign affairs government representation

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

foreign affairs policy development government policy implementation international law

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations

diplomat

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI