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.
Embassy counsellors supervise specific sections in an embassy, such as economics, defence or political affairs. They perform advisory functions for the ambassador, and perform diplomatic functions in their section or specialty. They develop policies and implementation methods and supervise the embassy section's staff.
Competences and skills
37 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
5 competencesforeign affairs
The operations of a foreign affairs department in a government or public organisation and its regulations.
foreign affairs policy development
The development processes of foreign affairs policies, such as relevant research methods, relevant legislation, and foreign affairs operations.
foreign languages for international careers
Languages of the countries in which a potential target labour market would exist to facilitate your career.
government policy implementation
The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesmaintain relations with local representatives
Maintain good relations with representatives of the local scientific, economic and civil society.
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.
represent national interests
Represent the national government's and industries' interests concerning various matters such as trade, human rights, development aid, environmental issues and other aspects of the political, economic or scientific cooperation.
Cross-sector
9 competencesadvise on foreign affairs policies
Advise governments or other public organisations on the development and implementation of foreign affairs policies.
advise on risk management
Provide advice on risk management policies and prevention strategies and their implementation, being aware of different kinds of risks to a specific organisation.
analyse foreign affairs policies
Analyse the existing policies for the handling of foreign affairs within a government or public organisation in order to evaluate them and search for improvements.
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.
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.
- Scope note
- This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
ensure compliance with policies
To ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures in respect of Health and Safety in the workplace and public areas, at all times. To ensure awareness of and compliance with all Company Policies in relation to Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities in the workplace. To carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required.
observe new developments in foreign countries
Observe political, economic and societal developments in the assigned country, gather and report relevant information to the relevant institution.
respond to enquiries
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
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.
Optional knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesbudgetary principles
Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.
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.
good governance
The political and governmental processes and results that needs to be taken for the development of the society. It manifests itself when there is a correspondence between the political promises on human rights and the actual outcomes. It is transparent, responsive, equitable and inclusive.
political economy
The field that combines political and economic factors in the analysis of modern societies. It focuses on factors such as production and trade and their relations with the law and the government.
Cross-sector
4 competenceseconomics
Economic principles and practices, financial and commodity markets, banking and the analysis of financial data.
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.
international business
The processes related to production or distribution of goods and services across borders.
international law
The binding rules and regulations in the relations between states and nations, and legal systems dealing with countries rather than private citizens.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesdevelop defence policies
Develop strategies for the development and implementation of defence policies, for national or international defence organisations and operations, to improve security and to better operate in dangerous situations and against threats.
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.
Cross-sector
10 competencesapply 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.
assess risk factors
Determine the influence of economical, political and cultural risk factors and additional issues.
build international relations
Build positive communication dynamics with organisations from different countries in order to build a cooperative relationship and optimise information exchange.
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.
maintain operational communications
Maintain communications between different departments of an organisation, between the staff, or during specific operations or missions, to ensure that the operation or mission is successful, or that the organisation functions smoothly.
maintain relationships with government agencies
Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.
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..
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
speak different languages
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
research
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.