Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
apply diplomatic principlesspeak different languagesmanage government policy implementationmaintain relations with local representativesobserve new developments in foreign countriesshow intercultural awarenessdevelop professional networkmaintain relationships with government agenciesadvise on legislative actscoordinate government activities in foreign institutionsadvise on foreign affairs policiesrepresent national interestsassess risk factorsperform political negotiationfacilitate official agreementensure cross-department cooperationanalyse potential threats against national securityanalyse foreign affairs policiesperform government ceremoniesconduct public presentationsapply organisational techniquessupport other national representativesbuild international relationsset organisational policiesapply conflict managementmanage emergency proceduresdevelop contingency plans for emergenciesorganise cultural eventsensure public safety and security