Embassy counsellor

Also searched as: Agregado de embajada

Code 1112.3.2

What does a Embassy counsellor do?

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.

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Essential skills

Knowledge

  • government policy implementation
  • foreign affairs
  • foreign affairs policy development
  • diplomatic principles

Skills and competences

  • analyse foreign affairs policies
  • advise on risk management
  • develop professional network
  • manage administrative systems
  • maintain relations with local representatives
  • observe new developments in foreign countries
  • represent national interests
  • respond to enquiries

Transversal competences

  • advise on foreign affairs policies
  • show intercultural awareness
  • ensure compliance with policies

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences