Description
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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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
maintain relations with local representativesanalyse foreign affairs policiesmanage administrative systemsensure compliance with policiesbuild trustobserve new developments in foreign countriesshow intercultural awarenessadvise on risk managementdevelop professional networkrespond to enquiriesadvise on foreign affairs policiesrepresent national interestsapply diplomatic principlestrain employeesspeak different languagesmanage government policy implementationmanage staffdevelop international cooperation strategiesbuild international relationsmaintain relationships with government agenciesmaintain operational communicationsdevelop defence policiescreate solutions to problemsassess risk factors