Ambassador

Code 1112.3.1

Ambassadors represent their own government in foreign countries for diplomatic and peace-keeping purposes. They deal with political negotiation between the country of origin and the country where they are stationed and ensure the protection of citizens from their home nation in the nation they are stationed. They facilitate communication between the two nations and perform advisory functions to the home government to help develop foreign policy.

Essential skills

Knowledge

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

Skills and competences

  • speak different languages
  • apply diplomatic principles
  • coordinate government activities in foreign institutions
  • develop professional network
  • assess risk factors
  • maintain relationships with government agencies
  • maintain relations with local representatives
  • observe new developments in foreign countries
  • represent national interests
  • manage government policy implementation

Transversal competences

  • advise on legislative acts
  • advise on foreign affairs policies
  • show intercultural awareness

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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