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international relations officer

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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.

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Competences
33
Groups
4
Essential
12
Optional
21

Competences and skills

33 ESCO relations
Essential knowledge 2 competences

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Cross-sector

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government representation

The legal and public representation methods and procedures of the government during trial cases or for communication purposes, and the specific aspects of the governmental bodies being represented in order to ensure accurate representation.

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international business

The processes related to production or distribution of goods and services across borders.

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

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attend meetings

Deal with committees, conventions and meetings in order to follow up strategies, conclude bilateral or multilateral agreements, and facilitate enforcement of such agreements.

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develop international cooperation strategies

Develop plans which ensure a cooperation between international public organisations such as researching different international organisations and their goals and assessing possible alignment with other organisations.

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Cross-sector

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build international relations

Build positive communication dynamics with organisations from different countries in order to build a cooperative relationship and optimise information exchange.

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build trust

Express intentions and behaviour in a coherent and transparent manner, inviting reciprocity and establishing the grounds for a trusting and reliable connection between people and teams.

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develop professional network

Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.

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This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
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establish collaborative relations

Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.

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keep updated on the political landscape

Read, search, and analyse the political situation of a region as a source of information applicable for different purposes such as information, decision-making, and management, and investments.

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perform public relations

Perform public relations (PR) by managing the spread of information between an individual or an organisation and the public.

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represent the organisation

Act as representative of the institution, company or organisation to the outside world.

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show intercultural awareness

Show sensibility towards cultural differences by taking actions which facilitate positive interaction between international organisations, between groups or individuals of different cultures, and to promote integration in a community.

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Optional knowledge 7 competences

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European integration

The evolving and ongoing process of economic, social, and political integration among European countries to enhance their cooperation, collaboration, and prosperity, as well as to overcome historical conflicts seeking peace and stability. European integration has its roots after the Second World War, although the development of the European Union represents its core element.

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Cross-sector

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African studies

Academic field dealing with interdisciplinary studies of the African continent from an historical, social, legal, political, economic, or cultural approach. Its diversity and the relationship of Africa with the world is another dimension also covered.

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diplomatic principles

The practices of facilitating agreements or international treaties with other countries by conducting negotiations and attempting to protect the interests of the home government, as well as facilitating compromise.

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foreign affairs

The operations of a foreign affairs department in a government or public organisation and its regulations.

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foreign affairs policy development

The development processes of foreign affairs policies, such as relevant research methods, relevant legislation, and foreign affairs operations.

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government policy implementation

The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.

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international law

The binding rules and regulations in the relations between states and nations, and legal systems dealing with countries rather than private citizens.

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Optional skills and competences 14 competences

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coordinate government activities in foreign institutions

Coordinate the activities of the home country's government in foreign institutions, such as decentralised government services, resource management, policy management, and other government activities.

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manage administrative systems

Ensure administrative systems, processes and databases are efficient and well managed and give the sound basis to work together with the administrative officer/staff/professional.

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Cross-sector

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apply conflict management

Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. Be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and be able to deal with a problematic gambling situation in a professional manner with maturity and empathy.

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apply diplomatic principles

Apply the processes involved in the creation of international treaties by conducting negotiations between representatives of different countries, protecting the home government's interests, and facilitating compromise.

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assess risk factors

Determine the influence of economical, political and cultural risk factors and additional issues.

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create solutions to problems

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

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develop promotional tools

Generate promotional material and collaborate in the production of promotional text, videos, photos, etc. Keep previous promotional material organised.

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ensure cross-department cooperation

Guarantee communication and cooperation with all the entities and teams in a given organisation, according to the company strategy.

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facilitate official agreement

Facilitate an official agreement between two disputing parties, ensuring that both parties agree on the resolution which has been decided on, as well as writing the necessary documents and ensuring both parties sign it.

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maintain relationships with government agencies

Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.

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manage government policy implementation

Manage the operations of the implementation of new government policies or changes in existing policies on a national or regional level as well as the staff involved in the implementation procedure..

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set organisational policies

Participate in setting organisational policies that cover issues such as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits for the service users.

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speak different languages

Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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